The Affair of the Deserted House (1915)

movie

Country: USA
Genres: Mystery, Short
Release: 1915-01-27
Director: James W. Horne
Writers: Hamilton Smith
Language: None | English
Stars: Ruth Roland , William H. West , Paul Hurst , James W. Horne , Cleo Ridgely , Edward Clisbee
Runtime: min
Awards: N/A
AKA: The Affair of the Deserted House , The Affair of the Deserted House (United States of America)
Plot: It is Ruth's contention that no one need lead a humdrum existence, that adventures a-plenty can be found by those who seek them. Stung by the good-natured skepticism of her friends, Ruth determines to show them their error. Rumson, a counterfeiter, is seriously wounded while escaping from the police. The man manages to reach the house in which he and his daughter Kate, reside. With the exception of his lieutenant, Blair, none of Rumson's band has ever seen Kate. Expecting a raid on their den, the counterfeiters plan to hide their plates in Rumson's house. Fearing to carry the plates themselves, the men decide to have their chief's daughter come for them. Kate is requested to meet one of the counterfeiters who will know her by the manner in which she is dressed. It so happens that Ruth is clad exactly the same as Kate. Mistaking her for the latter, the messenger accosts Ruth, ordering the girl to follow him. Scenting adventure, she obeys. Ruth is conducted to a deserted house. The girl receives the dies. Cleverly ascertaining Rumson's address, Ruth sets out for that place. Before entering the building, the brave girl dispatches a note to the police. Blair, returning from out of town, enters his chief's home in time to see Ruth confronting Rumson and Kate. The man is about to overpower Ruth, but she is saved by the timely arrival of the police. Blair makes his escape. Rushing to the deserted house, the counterfeiter warns the gang. The police break into the den, however, and capture the band. Chief of Police Carton learns of Ruth's work. He offers her a position as Special Investigator. Unable to resist the opportunity which this offers for further adventures, the girl accepts.
IMDB:tt0004862