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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- This production tells the story of the famous detective, Coletti, of Berlin. Coletti has taken charge of a bank robbery case, and the editor of the Continental Daily Mail publishes an article in which he chides the detective for mismanagement of the case. As it was known the criminal remained in Berlin for forty-eight hours after the robbery; the article claimed that had Coletti published and distributed inscription of the criminal someone of the millions of inhabitants of Berlin would have captured him. In an open letter to the editor of the paper, Coletti states it is almost impossible to unearth a man hidden away in as large a city as Berlin, and to back up his statement, offers a reward of $25,000 to any person who can capture him within forty-eight hours after a full description of himself, and his photograph, have been printed in every newspaper, and posted all around the city. The challenge is accepted. All the inhabitants of Berlin, except Anton, the barber, and Lolette, Coletti's fiancée, are seeking the detective. Anton disguises as the detective, and Coletti assumes the rough clothes of a street sweeper. Freely mingling with the crowd, Coletti keeps his eyes open for Anton, whom he presently sees boarding a bus. Then a wild mob pursues Anton, but the athletic barber makes his escape by jumping from the fast going vehicle. After running a short distance he sees a Zeppelin airship about to sail away. In a mad jump he succeeds in boarding the airship, which has a good many passengers on board. Taking a seat, Anton calls for a drink, and is very much astonished to find that the waiter who serves him is Coletti himself. Finally a stout lady passenger observes Anton, and feeling confident she has captured Coletti, keeps a firm hold on the collar of Anton's coat. When the airship descends she marches poor Anton off to the editor's office to claim the $25,000. While the mob that has followed the fair stout lady are cheering her to the top of their lungs, Anton calmly removes his disguise, and distributes his business cards, and then they realize they have been tricked. In the meantime, Coletti has constantly mingled with the masses in various disguises. Then a celebrated police dog is put on the trail of Coletti. While Coletti and his sweetheart are enjoying themselves at a nearby café the crowd follows the police dog. The dog is on the scent, tugging at the leash with all his might he makes for the café. As they enter the café Lolette begins to dance, while Coletti goes into an adjoining room and changes back to his own clothing. Time has been flying fast; the mob has been watching in admiration the dancing of Lolette, then the inner door opens and a wild dash is made at the man who enters, Coletti himself, who calmly raising his hand, says, "Yes, you have caught me, but you are five minutes too late."
- 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.
- Chafing at a period of enforced idleness, Detective Hayes reads one morning in the paper that the notorious gang of criminals, known as the Black Thirteen, are actively pursuing their nefarious occupation in spite of all endeavors of the police to suppress them. He, however, has already instructed one of his scouts to investigate, and the latter now reports that he has traced the forged notes, which the gang have been circulating, to the house of a certain millionaires, Miss Dennison. Hayes is delighted at the success of this preliminary investigation and at once takes up the case. Obtaining a post as footman at Miss Dennison's house, where the forged notes are put into circulation at a gaming table, he quickly discovers the ringleaders to be a "Dr. Preston" and John Verden, his "nephew" and another known as "Slim Jack," and that these are to meet the next evening in a waterside saloon called "The Blue Lantern." Hayes enters the den and watches, but is discovered. In the scramble, however, he manages to capture "Slim Jack," who to his immense astonishment, is no other than Miss Dennison herself. She pleads with him that she has been forced into it, and implores Hayes to rescue her from these men. Believing her, Hayes takes her under his charge and for better safety disguises her as his servant, Bob. Miss Dennison tells Hayes that "Dr. Preston" is waiting for her in a certain train at the Central Station, and Hayes makes off to capture him. "Slim Jack," however, is playing a double and dangerous game. Hayes is a minute too late, but hailing a motor cab gives chase and reaches a railway bridge as the train is passing under. A daring leap and he is on the roof of the train and quickly makes his way to "Dr. Preston's" compartment. The latter makes a bold bid for freedom. Jumping from the train as it crosses a bridge into the river below. Annoyed at his failure, Hayes returns just in time to see the "nephew" entering his chambers. Inside John Verden and Miss Dennison are hatching a plot to get Hayes out of the way, when two railway porters deliver a large trunk. Out of it springs Hayes and at the point of his revolver seizes Verden, but "Slim Jack" gets away. At the police station Hayes disguises himself as Verden's "uncle" and makes a sham affidavit laying the blame on Verden until the latter, unable to contain his rage any longer, cries out, "It was you who fitted up Lonely Mill!" So Lonely Mill is the place where the forged notes are made. Throwing off the disguise as the "nephew" and assuming that of the "uncle," Hayes loses no time in following up the clue to Lonely Mill. The mill is closely barred, but Hayes gains an entry by swarming up the arm as it moves round until he reaches the top, where he enters by a small window. Inside he discovers "Slim Jack," bat an attempt to capture her is frustrated by her henchmen, and Hayes finds himself, bound and gagged, watching the fuse to a barrel of gunpowder slowly burning away. At this moment "Dr. Preston" reappears and seeing, as he imagines, his "nephew" in this dangerous situation, unbinds him. The detective instantly springs to his feet and fells the "doctor," escaping as he came by means of the mill arm. Scarcely is he on the ground when a terrific explosion occurs and the mill is blown to atoms. "Dr. Preston" loses his life in the catastrophe and as the assembled hands of a neighboring ranch, who have been attracted by the noise of the explosion, stand bareheaded round his body, "Slim Jack" appears above the ruins hurling threats and taunts at Hayes. Goaded by his defeat, the detective seeks the aid of the cowboys to hunt down the girl. She makes a valiant effort to escape by forcing her horse to spring from a suspension bridge into the river, but the boys of the west are too smart for her, and she is captured. Thus Hayes adds another victory to his credit, and the Spider League and the Black Thirteen are relegated to the record of the country's Criminal Investigation Department.