The Inner Circle (1912)

The Inner Circle

1912

Crime Drama

Synopsis

A lonely widower living in the Italian quarter of the city, whose only solace since the death of his wife is his little child, reluctantly becomes a member of a secret society existent among his countrymen. The active members of this society have observed the success of another Italian and feel that their they should share in his wealth. They send him a demand for $5,000, ostensibly to pay for the expenses of their society. The rich man is defiant of their demand, and consequently the society decides to kill him-- electing the newest member, the widower, to do the deed.

Credits

Director

D.W. Griffith

Cast

Adolph Lestina as The Widower

Alfred Paget as Police Agent

Charles Hill Mailes as A Gangster

J. Jiquel Lanoe as The Rich Italian

Jack Pickford as The Messenger

Joseph McDermott as Police Agent

Mary Pickford as The Rich Italian's Daughter

Crew