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The Exploits of Elaine (1914)

Action | 29 December 1914 (USA)
The Exploits of Elaine Poster
With the help of a private detective, Elaine tries to catch the masked criminal mastermind The Clutching Hand, who has murdered her father.

Directors:

Louis J. Gasnier, George B. Seitz | 2 more credits »

Writers:

Charles W. Goddard (screenplay), Arthur B. Reeve (novel) | 1 more credit »

Stars:

Pearl White, Arnold Daly, Creighton Hale | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Credited cast:
Pearl White ... Elaine Dodge
Arnold Daly ... Detective Craig Kennedy
Creighton Hale ... Walter Jameson (Ep. 1, 2, 3, 6)
Raymond Owens Raymond Owens ... Walter Jameson (Ep. 4-14)
Sheldon Lewis ... Perry Bennett / The Clutching Hand
Edwin Arden ... Wu Fang
Leroy Baker Leroy Baker ... The Butler
Bessie Wharton Bessie Wharton ... Aunt Josephine - Mrs. Dodge
Riley Hatch ... President Dodge (as William Riley Hatch)
Robin H. Townley Robin H. Townley ... Limpy Red
Floyd Buckley ... Michael
Lionel Barrymore ... Undetermined Role
M.W. Rale M.W. Rale ... Wong Lang Sin
George B. Seitz
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Howard Cody Howard Cody ... Undetermined Role
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Storyline

With the help of a private detective, Elaine tries to catch the masked criminal mastermind The Clutching Hand, who has murdered her father.

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Genres:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 December 1914 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

As Aventuras de Elaine See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

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Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Basil Dickey claimed to have written the screenplay with his brother in law Charles W. Goddard See more »

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