The Master Rogue (1914)
The physical resemblance between Albert and Frank, twin brothers, is startling. Mentally and morally, however, the two are wide apart. Albert is the leader of a criminal band, while Frank, blind, sells papers for a livelihood. Frank is injured by an automobile owned by Prentice, a retired banker. The man takes Frank to his own home. Louise, the banker's daughter, becomes interested in Frank. Albert, meanwhile engages in a smuggling expedition. Discovered by revenue officials, the man has an encounter with them, hut escapes. He learns of what has befallen Frank. The Prentices adopt the blind boy as a member of their family. The banker later offers a reward of $20,000 to the physician who will restore Frank's sight. At the behest of Albert, Armstrong, an unscrupulous doctor, offers his services. Buddy, one of the gang, is deeply attached to Frank. He discovers that the blind boy is to be victimized by the unscrupulous brother. Prentice and Louise bring Frank to Armstrong's office. There, the blind man is kidnapped by Albert's gang, and the Master Rogue assumes his brother's place. Later, Prentice, delighted that the man, whom he thinks is Frank, can see, hands Armstrong a check for $20,000. Albert returns with the Prentices, while Frank is held captive in the gang's rendezvous. The Master Rogue steals from the Prentice home and returns to the den. Determined that Frank shall not suffer, Buddy informs the police. The police and revenue officials arrive and storm the place. Furious, Albert plans to blow up the building and thus kill his pursuers and Frank. The latter is rescued in the nick of time, however, while a falling packing case pins Albert. A terrific explosion follows. Albert meets his doom. The rest of the gang are either killed or captured. The Prentices learn of how they have been victimized. Frank is brought back to their home. Placing her arms about him, Louise promises to guide him through life.
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GenresDrama
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| George Melford | Director |
| Cast | Role |
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| George Melford | |
| William H. West | |
| Marin Sais | |
| James W. Horne |
