The Hieroglyphic
Originally released in 1912. The Hieroglyphic is a crime film. directed by Charles L. Gaskill. At just 12 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tom Powers, Zena Keefe, and Harry Northrup
Synopsis
Peter Barton leaves his wealth to his niece, Mary, disinheriting his dissipated son, Edgar, who steals the will. Jack Smart, a rascal, an associate of Edgar's, keeps close watch upon him. At the point of a revolver he compels Edgar to surrender the will to him. Mary, the niece, is obliged to go to work, takes a position as a reporter, and meets Tom Swayne, who falls in love with her. Tom sees Jack Smart in a restaurant, and after the villain leaves, Tom picks up a menu card, upon which Smart has written some hieroglyphics. Mary shows him an envelope which she picked up in her uncle's room, where Smart took the will from Edgar, after he had stolen it. Tom compares it and the hieroglyphics on it with those on the menu card. They are the same.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 4, 1912
113 years ago
Runtime
0h 12m
12 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Vitagraph Company of America
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Hieroglyphic about?
Peter Barton leaves his wealth to his niece, Mary, disinheriting his dissipated son, Edgar, who steals the will. Jack Smart, a rascal, an associate of Edgar's, keeps close watch upon him. At the po...
Who directed The Hieroglyphic?
The Hieroglyphic was directed by Charles L. Gaskill.
How long is The Hieroglyphic?
The Hieroglyphic has a runtime of 0 hours and 12 minutes (12 minutes total).
When was The Hieroglyphic released?
The Hieroglyphic was released on May 4, 1912 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Hieroglyphic?
The main cast of The Hieroglyphic includes Tom Powers, Zena Keefe, Harry Northrup, Wallace Reid, Edwin R. Phillips.