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The Scapegoat

The Scapegoat

1912 · 10 min · ★ 10.0 · Adventure, Romance

Harry Mason, a young New Yorker of good family, tries to borrow money from his brother, Tom. One afternoon Tom collects $5,000 for his father. As it is after banking hours, Mr. Mason puts the money in his house safe. He is overseen by Harry, who breaks into the safe and steals the money.

Directed by Otis Thayer · Written by Otis Thayer

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