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The Argyle Case (1917)

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Robert Warwick
in
"THE ARGYLE CASE"

The Greatest Detective Drama Ever Screened

CAST OF CHARACTERS
in
"THE ARGYLE CASE"

Asche Kayton, Private DetectiveROBERT WARWICK
Joe Manning, His AssistantCharles Hines
John Argyle, Multi-millionaireFrank McGlynn
Bruce Argyle, His SonArthur Albertson
Nan Thornton, Bruce Argyle's WifeGazelle Marche
Mary Mazuret, Joh Argyle's Adopted DaughterElaine Hammerstein
Mr. Hurley, His AttorneyFrank Evans
Inspector DoghertyJohn Fleming
Frederich Kreisler, CounterfeiterH. Cooper Cliffe
Mrs. Martin, In love with KreislerMary Alden
FinleyRobert Vivian

Directed by RALPH W. INCE


Advertising herald for THE ARGYLE CASE (1917) with Robert Warwick

HARRY RAPF Presents
Robert Warwick in "The Argyle Case"
By HARVEY J. O'HIGGINS, HARRIET FORD and WILLIAM J.  BURNS

By arrangement with KLAW & ERLANGER

The story of "The Argyle Case" is that of the mysterious murder of John Argyle, a multi-millionaire, in the library of his home. Circumstances point strongly toward Argyle's adopted daughter, Mary, who is the beneficiary under his will. Argyle having quarrelled bitterly with his son, Bruce. Just as things begin to look black for Mary, Asche Kayton, a great private detective, is called in by Bruce and takes hold of the investigation. His methods are both scientific and swift and the trail leads to a den of counterfeiters where by the use of the dictograph and other modern devices the real murderer is run into his lair. Fro the moment when Kayton, the  &role played by Mr. Warwick, takes hold of the mystery the story intensifies in interest working up to its surprising climax in the den of counterfeiters.

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FRIDAY 2,30 * 7 & 8-30



With Robert Warwick and Elaine Hammerstein. Directed by Ralph Ince. Selznick.

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