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The Scapegoat
The Scapegoat
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The Scapegoat

1912
10m
Adventure
Romance

Status

Released

Release

1912

Runtime

10m

Storyline

Harry Mason, a young New Yorker of good family, tries to borrow money from his brother, Tom. One afternoon Tom collects $5,000 for his father. As it is after banking hours, Mr. Mason puts the money in his house safe. He is overseen by Harry, who breaks into the safe and steals the money.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
10m
Jan 30, 1912
Director
Otis Thayer
Production
Selig Polyscope Company
Selig Polyscope Company
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

8 Cast Members

Tom Mix

Tom Mix

Tom Mason - the Scapegoat

C. Perry

Harry Mason - Tom's Brother

Frank J. Carroll

Mr. Mason - Tom's Father (as Frank Carroll)

Olive Mix

Mrs. Mason / Rose Wright - Nellie's Sister (dual role)

Florence Dye

Alice Mason - Tom's Sister

Myrtle Stedman

Myrtle Stedman

Nellie Wright - Tom's Sweetheart

William Duncan

William Duncan

Jack Wright - Nellie's Brother

Kenneth Langley

Jim Woods - Rose's Sweetheart

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