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DRAMA . 1920 . 0h 50m

The Devil's Riddle_

During a raging Montana snowstorm, Doctor Jim Barnes collapses at Esther Anderson's cabin door. Esther offers Jim refuge, but when he discovers that their food supplies are running dangerously low, he braves the journey into town in order to replenish them. On the way, he is overcome with exhaustion and fails to return. Esther, unaware of Jim's condition and abused by her stepfather, joins a theatrical troop and leaves home.

Starring Gladys Brockwell, William Scott, Richard Cummings
0h 50m
Runtime
1920
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
The Devil's Riddle poster

During a raging Montana snowstorm, Doctor Jim Barnes collapses at Esther Anderson's cabin door. Esther offers Jim refuge, but when he discovers that their food supplies are running dangerously low, he braves the journey into town in order to replenish them. On the way, he is overcome with exhaustion and fails to return. Esther, unaware of Jim's condition and abused by her stepfather, joins a theatrical troop and leaves home.

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Cast
Gladys Brockwell stars as Esther Anderson in The Devil's Riddle.
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Year context
The Devil's Riddle was released 106 years ago in 1920.
Overview
During a raging Montana snowstorm, Doctor Jim Barnes collapses at Esther Anderson's cabin door. Esther offers Jim refuge, but when he discovers that their fo...
The Devil's Riddle is a Drama film with a runtime of 0h 50m.

CAST (14)

Gladys Brockwell
Gladys Brockwell
Esther Anderson
William Scott
William Scott
Dr. Jim Barnes
RC
Richard Cummings
Potts, the banker
Claire McDowell
Claire McDowell
Mrs. Potts
TB
Tom Bates
Hotel proprietor
JC
Jack Curtis
Nicholas Dunaew
Nicholas Dunaew
Paul Evers
LF
Louis Fitzroy
Sam Tuttle
Vera Lewis
Vera Lewis
Leading lady
Louis Natheaux
Louis Natheaux
Leading man
Kate Price
Kate Price
Mrs. Frank
BS
Ben Suslow
Hotel proprietor's son
EW
Easter Walters
Arline Potts
CW
Chance Ward
Theatrical manager

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
50 min (0h 50m)
Country

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What is The Devil's Riddle about?
During a raging Montana snowstorm, Doctor Jim Barnes collapses at Esther Anderson's cabin door. Esther offers Jim refuge, but when he discovers that their food supplies are running dangerously low, he braves the journey into town in order to replenish them. On the way, he is overcome with exhaustion and fails to return. Esther, unaware of Jim's condition and abused by her stepfather, joins a theatrical troop and leaves home.
How long is The Devil's Riddle?
The Devil's Riddle has a runtime of 50 minutes (0h 50m).
Who stars in The Devil's Riddle?
The cast of The Devil's Riddle includes Gladys Brockwell, William Scott, Richard Cummings, Claire McDowell, Tom Bates.

GENRES (1)

Drama
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