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The Exploits of Elaine (1914)

Action | 29 December 1914 (USA)
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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
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Howard Cody Howard Cody ... Undetermined Role
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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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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 December 1914 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

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Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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