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- In this early version the classic "Hound of the Baskervilles" mystery is not faithfully adapted, Watson's character is absent and there are two Holmes. Holmes' foe is called Stapleton and he menaces Holmes' client Lord Henry and his fiancée, Laura Lyons, masquerading himself as Holmes. Hidden passages, hand bombs and mechanical devices abound, reminding more of a serial than of a Conan Doyle story.
- An honorable Lord who is developing a drug with which he transforms himself into another, that is, dissociated from all social constraints. One of the first cinematic adaptation of the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde material.
- Under the assumed name of Stapleton, Roger of Baskerville is condemned to death for being instrumental in the death of a relative and probable heir to the Baskerville estates. After his plea of clemency is denied, he overpowers his keeper and escapes, taking up his residence near Baskerville Castle, and announcing himself to Lord and Lady Baskerville as Loris Collamore, a new neighbor. The next day he succeeds in inveigling them into a submersible house which he has built in a nearby lake, and making them prisoners. He then goes to the castle and announces to the servants that he is a relative of Lord Henry and has come to take charge of his affairs. The servants become suspicious of the intruder, and being mystified at the strange disappearance of their master and mistress, seek the aid of Sherlock Holmes, who had been mainly instrumental in securing the conviction of Roger. The great detective takes up the case and in the course of his investigations is locked in a secret closet in the castle by the criminal, who has recognized him. Armed with a pocket wireless outfit. Holmes calls an assistant and is quickly released. Later, Holmes and his assistant see the submersible house and manage to get inside, where they learn that the Baskervilles are prisoners. When Roger sees that his nefarious scheme has been frustrated he breaks the windows, thus allowing the water to enter, but in the struggle which follows Holmes reaches the raising mechanism and. the house slowly rises out of the lake. The prisoners are freed and Roger is captured. But as they leave the house he breaks away from Holmes and again enters his stronghold, sinking the house and disappearing from sight. A terrific explosion tells those on the shore that the villain has used one of the bombs which he had hidden within, thus ending his career of crime.
- A man has an accident while out riding his horse one day. He soon discovers that he now has a split personality, and that his alternate is helping a criminal to rob his house.
- Through the good offices of Detective Hayes, Miss Dennison, the one-time leader of the "Black 13," and in those days known as "Slim Jack," has become a reformed woman, and is now his constant and devoted companion and assistant. One day she is seated in the famous Marble Lounge of the Esplanade Hotel reading the morning paper when she is unpleasantly surprised by John Verden, a former associate, who is concealed behind the palm decorations, adopting a disguise. At once she suspects mischief, and watches. As Verden pulls out a pocket mirror, he accidentally drops a letter, and the moment he is gone Miss Dennison secures the paper, which contains the startling news that an attempt is to be made by the gang to steal the plans of the new-found "Million Mine" when the directors of the company meet on the roof of "The Esplanade," at 9 o'clock the same evening, to discuss proceedings. Realizing the importance of the discovery. Miss Dennison at once informs Hayes, who enlists sympathy of the hotel manager to gain access to the meeting, which he attends in disguise. The secret plan of the richest mine in the world is so small that it can only be read through a microscope, and whilst it is under the instrument, the waiter, who is none other than Corley, a member of the gang, causes a diversion by feigning a sudden attack of illness. Whilst the attention of those present is turned upon Corley, Verden emerges from under the table and removes the priceless plan from under the microscope. A moment later the chairman discovers the theft, and consternation reigns amongst the assembled officials of the company. Hayes arrests the waiter on charge of complicity, and the board of directors of the "Million Mine" entrusts the detective with the task of recovering the stolen plans. Hayes removes Corley in an automobile, but the gang obtain a motor lorry, and with this heavy vehicle crash into the detective's car to rescue their comrade. Not to be defeated, Hayes gives chase, but as he runs full pelt after the lorry is lassoed by one of the thieves and only escapes death by cutting the rope after he has been dragged some distance. Sorely injured he returns home to make a fresh start. Meanwhile, Miss Dennison receives a visit from Verden, who endeavors to persuade her to help the "Black 13." Miss Dennison, however, has done with the old life, and whilst she assents to Verden's proposition, she telephones Hayes about it, and informs him that she will follow Verden in the disguise of a Chinese paper seller, and will make chalk marks on the pavement from 45th street so that he may be able to pick up the trail. Miss Dennison succeeds in tracking down Verden, but unluckily is captured. Hayes arrives and rescues her by crossing a plank from the houses on the opposite side, helping them to jump from the window on to a passing bus. As the bus crosses a viaduct Hayes sees Verden below and makes a series of daring leaps in order to follow him before he is out of sight. Knowing that he is being shadowed, Verden enters a motor car and drives away, and believing he has shaken off his pursuer, enters Old Solomon's, the pawnbroker's shop, where the gang adopt their various disguises. Hayes is close upon his heels, now disguised as a customer, and when Verden leaves, Hayes tears off his disguise, and leaving the astonished Solomon behind, pursues his man. He is, however, too late, but Miss Dennison, his trusty lieutenant, has seen Corley, and shadowing him, discovers that he and Verden are off to the gold fields with the plan of the mine, and that they are going to dig the gold with the help of a band of Indians. She immediately communicates the news to Hayes, she herself pursuing the thieves on a motorcycle. Unfortunately for her, however, her machine runs away and plunges into a river. Dazed and hurt, she crawls to the bank and falls exhausted on the ground, where she is found by one of Verden's Indians. Verden has her locked in a hut and sets it on fire. Burning her bonds over a flaming beam, Miss Dennison escapes, and taking one of the horses tethered close by, makes off, hotly pursued by the Indians. An outpost camp gives her shelter, and a sharp fight ensues. The struggle goes in the Indians' favor until a scout breaks through the enemy's lines and fetches reinforcements from the next camp. The Indians are routed, and John Verden receives a severe wound. At the last moment, before the Indians beat a hasty retreat, Corley takes the plan from Verden's pocket, and mounting his horse, makes away. Hayes has arrived in the meantime by aeroplane and hears the story of the fight. He bends down over the wounded man, but Verden ironically exclaims, "Too late, Hayes, Corley's got the plan." The detective loses no time in mounting his monoplane again and giving pursuit, but Corley has come across a party of aeronauts about to make an ascent. He offers them $5,000 to lift him in thirty seconds. The aeronauts reply that it is impossible, as it will take another half hour to fix the basket. "Hitch on the horse instead," Corley cries, and the thing is done. Hayes, observing the ingenious escape, steers his aeroplane under the balloon and grasping the anchor ropes, swarms up to the living basket. A sharp struggle takes place between Hayes and Corley, and eventually both fall into a river below, from which they are rescued by the crew of a steamboat. The plan is discovered, and Hayes thus brings his third adventure to a happy and successful conclusion.
- Three charming sisters vow to one another eternal adherence to the blessing. of single life. Augusta, ring-leader of the three, is particularly violent toward the sterner sex. She looks for a position, obtains several, but resigns them because of the unwelcome attentions forced upon her by various men. Meantime her sister Ethel gives music lessons in their apartment, while Clara, the third sister, a medical student, secures a position as assistant to young Doctor Squibb. In the same apartment house with the sisters lives a girl who is receiving attentions from Carl Waldeck, a young attorney. Her father has forbidden the young man to call upon her. Carl calls upon her one day and barely manages to escape the angry father. He seeks refuge in the apartment of the three sisters and entreats them to permit him to stay there to avoid his pursuer. To get rid of him they make a bridge of their ironing-board. On this he escapes through a window into another flat. The morning after Augusta receives her answer to a position in an office of two attorneys. She makes such a good impression upon Mr. Speck, one of the attorneys, that she secures a position. Here she undergoes the same annoyances that she has received before, which only ends when she knocks the office manager down. This causes him the loss of his position. She is now promoted to his position and requests that her former position be given to her sister, Ethel. Mr. Speck consents. Ethel makes a hit with the office clerk. Clarence Hallroom, a confirmed bachelor. He and Ethel make eyes at one another and are intercepted by Augusta, who asserts her authority and puts a stop to the lovemaking. One day Carl returns from his vacation to his work, and is recognized as the ironing-board tourist. The beauty of Augusta has made a profound impression on him but in seeking to obtain from her a corresponding feeling he receives a rebuff. He decides to teach her a lesson. He arouses her jealousy by a flirtation with Ethel. Augusta resigns her position and leaves and compels poor Ethel to leave with her. Clarence cannot forget her and seeks an excuse to call upon her. Freed from the grim censorship of Augusta, they shortly come to an understanding. A little later Augusta, now returning to her home, receives a call from Waldeck. As she will not admit him by the door, he enters the apartment through the window by means of the ironing-board. His eloquence sweeps away the last vestiges of her old-time man-hate, and she also becomes engaged. That very same day the charming Clara joins the ranks of the brides-to-be becoming engaged to Dr. Squibb.
- Ivan Koschula earns his honest living as a peddler. His son is devoted to pleasure. He steals and deceives to keep up his lifestyle. Ivan will not put up with his sons life anymore.
- The Duke of Harrington, who is engaged to the Baroness Rauxel, a millionairess, is in financial difficulties, and is beset by his creditors for immediate settlement of their claims. In agony of mind, he cannot conceive how his honor can be saved, until he recalls a dangerous and daring "Fire Act," which he witnessed years ago in India, and which he thinks might be turned to good account as a music-hall "turn." Disguising himself, he secures a two months' contract to perform such act, at a salary of £1,000 per month, under the pseudonym of "The Great Unknown." While signing the contract he is introduced to Lola Vandissen, an actress who evinces great interest in his forthcoming performance. The first night arrives, and the thrilling "Fire Act" is received with tremendous ovation from both audience and members of the company. The identity of "The Great Unknown," however, remains a secret, and he continues his attentions to the Baroness, who, hearing of the wonderful performance, asks him to take her to the theater to witness it. He cannot refuse, and conducts her one evening, but arranges with an attendant to call him away on "business" just before his turn is due. This is done, the "Fire Act" is given, and he returns to the Baroness. While behind the scenes, however, he is a witness of Lola's jealousy, who creates a scene when she discovers her fiancé in the act of kissing another artist. "The Unknown" calms Lola's temper, and her interest in him is further aroused, until she determines to discover his identity. She encounters him entering his dressing room without his disguise, but he eludes her, although she waits for him to emerge after his act. It is apparent, however, that Lola and "The Unknown" are attracted to each other, although Lola creates another scene with her fiancé on account of his attentions elsewhere. One night, during the performance of the "Fire Act" there is an accident to "The Unknown" apparatus. The theater catches fire, and in the panic which ensues, and which is most realistically portrayed, a performing baboon, which has been continually tormented by Lola's fiancé, breaks loose from its cage. The "Unknown," seeing the animal at liberty, takes refuge in the corridor of the theater, from where he is a witness to Lola's fiancé being overcome by smoke, and falling senseless to the ground, and to the baboon, who has been trained to use a knife, finding him and instantly stabbing him to death, afterwards escaping through a window. Lola, who has previously been rescued from the flames by "The Unknown," rushes along the corridor and discovers the dead body of her fiancé. She is horror-stricken and falls on her knees, staining her dress with his blood. She is discovered by the other artists and attendants, and promptly accused of the murder, and although "The Unknown" is aware of the actual culprit, he is afraid to speak for fear of betraying his identity and thus jeopardizing his engagement with the Baroness. Lola is brought to trial. "The Unknown" engages the best known counsel to conduct her defense, and, by an irony of fate, is chosen as foreman of the jury. The day of the trial arrives, and the court scene is in harmony with the gorgeous staging of the whole production, magnificently represented. Evidence is given that Lola was found beside the dead man's body, and that her handkerchief and dress were besmeared with blood, while several witnesses testify to the scenes which aroused her jealousy at the theater. Notwithstanding all the efforts of the Duke, she is found guilty, but before sentence is pronounced, the Duke's conscience triumphs and he asks to be allowed to speak. Amid breathless excitement he explains how he, the Duke, is the famous "Great Unknown," and tells the court how he witnessed the murder by the Baboon. Among the audience in the court is the Baroness, his fiancée, who, at his explanation, leaves the court in disgust. The verdict is reversed, Lola is released, and on the following morning she is seen entering her rooms accompanied by the Duke. She thanks him for saving her life, and tells him of her intentions of going abroad. This the Duke will not hear of, and instances his devotion in having announced his identity in order to save her life. Lola needs little convincing of the depth of the Duke's love for her, and the story ends with the lovers in close embrace.
- Count Eric Konovitz, the military attaché of Strassland, is sent to Grovania. He has been ordered to attend a court ball and meet the Chamberlain, Von Thiel, whose residence, being close to the Myrano fortress, would be of material advantage to him as a basis of operation. Good fortune favors the count. He is the means of some slight assistance to Therese, the charming daughter of Von Thiel, and makes such an impression on her that he receives an invitation to visit the Chamberlain's home. Shortly afterward a hunting party is formed which, taking the count near the fortress, gives him the chance of making observations for future use. The young foreign attaché's continued presence at the Chamberlain's home arouses suspicion. Lieutenant Hanser, a cousin of Therese, receives a letter from the war office of Grovania requesting him to watch the count's movements. In the meantime, under the influence of Therese's charms, the count suffers his mission to occupy a secondary position in his mind. After receiving various notes in cipher from Strassland urging him to forward the desired information, the count bestirs himself and secretly visits the neighborhood of the fortress and proceeds to draw certain plans. A little Laplander, whose hatred the count has aroused by uncalled for harshness, follows him and finding a pocketbook which the spy has left, keeps it for future use. War clouds gather over Grovania and the count is ordered to gain at once the information necessary and forward it to his government. To further his projects, he leaves the Chamberlain's house and, disguised as a mechanic of the peasant class, takes lodgings in the cottage of Gunhild, a peasant friend of Therese. He soon arouses in her a deep and enduring love, and innocently she is the means of giving him the information he desires. She tells him that a certain flume leads to the military bridge that he has been unable to approach because of a heavy guard. That same night he stealthily leaves his room after writing a letter to Therese in which he tells her that he is about to fulfill the mission entrusted to him and that not even his love for her can sway him from fulfilling his duty to his country. Going to the flume, he suffers the swift current to carry him down to the bridge. Stealing upon one of the sentries, he hurls him from the structure below and then blows up the bridge. While he is doing this the Laplander hurries to the Chamberlain's house, tells him of his discovery and brands him as a spy. A little later, Lieutenant Hansen, Therese and Gunhild find in the waters of the river the lifeless body of the man who had subordinated his own love to that of his country.