The Man in Irons (1915)
The appearance of counterfeit $10 bills at the Grand Hotel fills the management with consternation. Arling, a reporter "covering" the Grand, is being informed of the situation by the desk clerk, when he sees two men, one of them with a heavy overcoat thrown over his shoulders so as to conceal his hands, register. A little detective work results in the discovery that the man wearing the coat is handcuffed. Later, Arling learns that the second man is Bently, a Secret Service agent, and that the prisoner is King, a counterfeiter. Bently is taken aback upon learning of the counterfeit money with which the Grand has been victimized. Vallie Martin registers at the Grand. The woman gets in touch with Dr. Perrin. Arling, who loves Martha, the doctor's daughter, finds himself regarding Vallie with suspicion. Later, King, by pretending illness, succeeds in having Perrin brought in to attend him. The physician suddenly strikes the detective from behind, felling him. He then aids the counterfeiter to escape, after first instructing the man to bind and gag him. Arling is led to suspect Perrin when the escape is discovered. Later, when another counterfeit bill turns up, he traces it back to Perrin. Bently makes the same discovery and attempts to arrest the doctor. A desperate fight ensues. Perrin breaks away, but upon reaching the lobby is confronted by the police called in by the management. A pistol duel takes place in the crowded lobby, which ends when Perrin is mortally wounded. Before dying, the man confesses to being the secret head of the counterfeiters. Vallie is captured and information supplied by her leads to the round up of King and the entire band.
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Thriller
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| James W. Horne | Director |
| Hamilton Smith | Writer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Marin Sais | |
| True Boardman | |
| William H. West | |
| Ollie Kirby |
