The Dummy

The Dummy

1917 · 50 min · ★ 10.0 · Crime, Drama

The Merediths, in reality much in love, have quarreled and agreed to separate but cannot agree as to the disposition of their little daughter Beryl. All this is opportune for the plans of Spider, a notorious kidnapper and his gang, who plot to steal Beryl while her nurse flirts in the park with one of their pals.

Directed by Francis J. Grandon

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