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The Closed Road
The Closed Road
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  2. The Closed Road

The Closed Road

1916
50m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1916

Runtime

50m

Storyline

Dr. Hugh Annersley, on the trail for a cure for cancer, is framed for murder by Dr. Appledan, who had accidentally killed a patient. Hugh’s sister Julia pleads with the fatally ill and suicidal Frank Sargeant to take the blame which he does only to discover that the insane Dr. Appledan had lied to him as well and he is healthy. As his execution looms Julia races to exonerate him.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
50m
Apr 24, 1916
Languages
No Language
Director
Maurice Tourneur
Maurice Tourneur
Production
Paragon Films
Paragon Films
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

5 Cast Members

House Peters

House Peters

Frank Sargeant

Barbara Tennant

Barbara Tennant

Julia Annersley

Lionel Adams

Lionel Adams

Dr. Hugh Annersley

Leslie Stowe

Dr. Appledan

George Cowl

Griswold

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