08 Jan 1917
The Great Secret
A wealthy young athlete comes to the aid of a beautiful heiress, whose fortune is being threatened by two arch villains, The Great Master and Doctor Zulph.
The End of the World
Jack Joyce, who worked in old Abner Hope's garage, was always dreaming of big schemes, but had no capital with which to realize them. Abner Hope, who is regarded as a "queer one," tell Jack that the world will end on September 1st, and gives him his savings to spend during the few remaining weeks. As a result, Jack becomes a king of power, and becomes engaged to Curt Horndyke's daughter, although he loves Mary Ellen, Abner's granddaughter. Then comes the climax - the end of the world - which, with its dénouement, makes one of the most fascinating endings ever screened.
Top Billed Cast
Norma Shearer Mary Ellen Hope
Jack Pickford Jack Joyce
Claire McDowell Mrs. Joyce
Alec B. Francis Abner Hope
Herbert Prior Curt Horndyke
Ann May Helen Horndyke
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