17 Sep 1917
The Lost Express
A train that is carrying the formula for a valuable form of granulated gasoline disappears before it reaches its destination. Railroad investigators and the authorities try to determine where it is and who took it.
The Strange Case of Mary Page
A 15-episode dramatic action movie serial only two of which survive.
Top Billed Cast
Henry B. Walthall Phil Langdon, Attorney
Edna Mayo Mary Page
Sidney Ainsworth David Pollock
Harry Dunkinson E.H. Daniels, Show Manager
John Cossar Prosecuting Attorney
Frank Dayton Dan Page
Frances Raymond Mrs. Page
John Thorn Jim Cunningham
Arthur W. Bates Young Gambler
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