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The Master Hand

August 23, 1915 0h 50m

Originally released in 1915. The Master Hand is a drama film. directed by Harley Knoles. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Nat C. Goodwin, Theodore Babcock, and Julia Stuart

Synopsis

James Rallston, facing financial hardship, marries a wealthy invalid widow with a daughter, Jean, and plots to control her fortune. He orchestrates her confinement in a sanitarium by drugging her and falsely claiming she is insane, with the help of a conniving doctor and sanitarium keeper. Fifteen years later, Rallston has lost Jean's fortune through speculation and seeks help from John Bigelow to recover it, offering Jean as a reward. Bigelow, suspicious of Rallston, discovers the truth about the widow and Jean's father, and rescues the widow from the sanitarium.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 23, 1915 110 years ago
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Runtime 0h 50m 50 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Premo Feature Film Corp.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Master Hand about?

James Rallston, facing financial hardship, marries a wealthy invalid widow with a daughter, Jean, and plots to control her fortune. He orchestrates her confinement in a sanitarium by drugging her a...

Who directed The Master Hand?

The Master Hand was directed by Harley Knoles.

How long is The Master Hand?

The Master Hand has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).

When was The Master Hand released?

The Master Hand was released on August 23, 1915 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Master Hand?

The main cast of The Master Hand includes Nat C. Goodwin, Theodore Babcock, Julia Stuart, Florence Malone, Clarissa Selwynne.