The Coward's Code (1916)
James Scott, suffering for the crime of another, is sent to the penitentiary for life. George Barr, the guilty man, is blackmailed by Bill Wick, who has seen the crime committed, but has failed to testify at the trial. Anxious to get Wick out of the way, Barr sends him west where, trying to avoid the sheriff, he is mortally wounded. Wishing to clear himself of his terrible secret, he crawls to the cabin of Daniel Gordon, a prosperous miner. Here, before dying, he makes a complete confession, accusing Barr and telling Gordon how he may be identified. After having acquired riches in the west, Gordon makes for New York. He marries a worldly society woman, but finds her false to him. Barr meanwhile, unmolested by Wick, has become a wealthy financier and social lion. Through his wife, Gordon meets Barr, now known as Bentley. Unconscious of Bentley's real identity, he becomes his partner in business. Scott has escaped from prison and is living in seclusion with his daughter, Lillian. By a strange twist of circumstances, she is working as stenographer in Gordon's office. Desirous of winning the affections of Gordon's wife, Bentley attempts to show her that Gordon is unfaithful. He points out the little stenographer and accuses her of having an affair with Gordon. But the justice of God is all-powerful, and ever present. Gordon discovers the villainy of Bentley who has tried to invade his home and to rob him of his fortune. A duel in the dark, and Bentley in death makes amends for his sins in life.
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| Frank McGlynn Sr. | Director |
| Cast | Role |
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| Curtis Cooksey | |
| Helen Fulton | |
| Grace Williams | |
| William Sherwood |
