The Sealed Envelope (1919)

The Sealed Envelope

1919

Mystery Drama

Synopsis

Peter James Slaney, just released from prison, is the only boarder who is kind to Lena, the maid at the cheap Paris Hotel. So that Lena can leave her abusive landlady, Slaney accepts $2,500 from a stranger, who threatens to send Slaney back to prison unless he undertakes a job. Slaney is sent to the home of political boss John Biggs with a sealed envelope which he is to open after entering.

Credits

Director

Douglas Gerrard

Cast

Catherine Wallace as Madge

Charles Dorian as Philip Gregory

Francis Murphy as Dimples

Fritzi Brunette as Lena

Joseph W. Girard as John Biggs

Martha Mattox as Mrs. Lickel

Ogden Crane as Truman

William Sheer as Peter James Slaney