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MYSTERY . 1918 . 0h 50m

The Hillcrest Mystery_

During a party held in honor of his daughter Marion, Thomas Sterling announces that he will turn over his shipbuilding plant to the United States government for the duration of World War I. Sterling wants Marion to marry his partner, Hugo Smith, but she prefers Gordon Brett, who proposes to her after the party. Marion's father catches the two in an embrace and orders Gordon out of the house. Later that night, Sterling is found murdered. Gordon is the principal suspect, but Marion refuses to believe he is guilty and hides him in the house. Later she discovers Smith sending a message to the Germans on a wireless hidden in the attic.

Starring Irene Castle, J.H. Gilmour, Ralph Kellard
0h 50m
Runtime
1918
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
The Hillcrest Mystery poster

During a party held in honor of his daughter Marion, Thomas Sterling announces that he will turn over his shipbuilding plant to the United States government for the duration of World War I. Sterling wants Marion to marry his partner, Hugo Smith, but she prefers Gordon Brett, who proposes to her after the party. Marion's father catches the two in an embrace and orders Gordon out of the house. Later that night, Sterling is found murdered. Gordon is the principal suspect, but Marion refuses to believe he is guilty and hides him in the house. Later she discovers Smith sending a message to the Germans on a wireless hidden in the attic.

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Cast
Irene Castle stars as Marion Sterling in The Hillcrest Mystery.
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Year context
The Hillcrest Mystery was released 108 years ago in 1918.
Overview
During a party held in honor of his daughter Marion, Thomas Sterling announces that he will turn over his shipbuilding plant to the United States government ...
The Hillcrest Mystery is a Mystery film with a runtime of 0h 50m.

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Runtime
50 min (0h 50m)
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What is The Hillcrest Mystery about?
During a party held in honor of his daughter Marion, Thomas Sterling announces that he will turn over his shipbuilding plant to the United States government for the duration of World War I. Sterling wants Marion to marry his partner, Hugo Smith, but she prefers Gordon Brett, who proposes to her after the party. Marion's father catches the two in an embrace and orders Gordon out of the house. Later that night, Sterling is found murdered. Gordon is the principal suspect, but Marion refuses to believe he is guilty and hides him in the house. Later she discovers Smith sending a message to the Germans on a wireless hidden in the attic.
How long is The Hillcrest Mystery?
The Hillcrest Mystery has a runtime of 50 minutes (0h 50m).
Who stars in The Hillcrest Mystery?
The cast of The Hillcrest Mystery includes Irene Castle, J.H. Gilmour, Ralph Kellard, Wyndham Standing, DeWitt Jennings.

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