Getting Evidence

Overview

A jealous husband arrives in the office of Hawkshaw, a private detective. The husband is certain that his wife is being unfaithful, and he wants the detective to produce photographic evidence. The detective tails the wife, and thinks he has caught her, but a sudden mishap prevents him from getting a photo. Despite this and further setbacks, the dedicated detective presses on, determined to fulfill his assignment.

Directed by Edwin S. Porter, Wallace McCutcheon Sr.

Top cast

Paul Panzer

Detective

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Viola Allen

Lady friend in parlor and at beach (uncredited)

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Fay Templeton

First lady friend having supper (uncredited)

Details