The Devil's Riddle

Overview

During a raging Montana snowstorm, Doctor Jim Barnes collapses at Esther Anderson's cabin door. Esther offers Jim refuge, but when he discovers that their food supplies are running dangerously low, he braves the journey into town in order to replenish them. On the way, he is overcome with exhaustion and fails to return. Esther, unaware of Jim's condition and abused by her stepfather, joins a theatrical troop and leaves home.

Directed by Frank Beal

Top cast

Gladys Brockwell

Esther Anderson

William Scott

Dr. Jim Barnes

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Richard Cummings

Potts, the banker

Claire McDowell

Mrs. Potts

T

Tom Bates

Hotel proprietor

J

Jack Curtis

Nicholas Dunaew

Paul Evers

L

Louis Fitzroy

Sam Tuttle

Vera Lewis

Leading lady

Louis Natheaux

Leading man

Kate Price

Mrs. Frank

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Ben Suslow

Hotel proprietor's son

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Easter Walters

Arline Potts

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Chance Ward

Theatrical manager

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