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MYSTERY . 1917 . 0h 50m

The Mark of Cain_

"See This Screen Prima Donna in Her Latest Photoplay, Which is Featured as Usual by the Daring and Advanced Costuming of the Noted Star."

After old Trowbridge is mysteriously murdered, his nephew, Kane Langdon, is accused of the crime. Trowbridge's adopted daughter Alice makes every effort to prove Kane's innocence, but to no avail. When Kane escapes from the clutches of the law, Alice works with him to investigate the crime. They soon discover that Judge Hoyt, a great friend of Trowbridge and an ardent admirer of Alice, killed Trowbridge after forging the old man's will to read that Alice would only inherit his fortune if she married the judge. The judge, confronted with the accusation, becomes so unnerved that he confesses to the crime, and all ends happily with Alice in Kane's arms.

Starring Antonio Moreno, Irene Castle, J.H. Gilmour
0h 50m
Runtime
1917
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
The Mark of Cain poster
See This Screen Prima Donna in Her Latest Photoplay, Which is Featured as Usual by the Daring and Advanced Costuming of the Noted Star.

After old Trowbridge is mysteriously murdered, his nephew, Kane Langdon, is accused of the crime. Trowbridge's adopted daughter Alice makes every effort to prove Kane's innocence, but to no avail. When Kane escapes from the clutches of the law, Alice works with him to investigate the crime. They soon discover that Judge Hoyt, a great friend of Trowbridge and an ardent admirer of Alice, killed Trowbridge after forging the old man's will to read that Alice would only inherit his fortune if she married the judge. The judge, confronted with the accusation, becomes so unnerved that he confesses to the crime, and all ends happily with Alice in Kane's arms.

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Cast
Antonio Moreno stars as Kane Langdon in The Mark of Cain.
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Year context
The Mark of Cain was released 109 years ago in 1917.
Overview
After old Trowbridge is mysteriously murdered, his nephew, Kane Langdon, is accused of the crime. Trowbridge's adopted daughter Alice makes every effort to p...
The Mark of Cain is a Mystery film with a runtime of 0h 50m.

CAST (5)

Antonio Moreno
Antonio Moreno
Kane Langdon
Irene Castle
Irene Castle
Alice
J.H. Gilmour
J.H. Gilmour
Trowbridge
Eleanor Black
Eleanor Black
Housekeeper
John St. Polis
John St. Polis
Judge Hoyt

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

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What is The Mark of Cain about?
After old Trowbridge is mysteriously murdered, his nephew, Kane Langdon, is accused of the crime. Trowbridge's adopted daughter Alice makes every effort to prove Kane's innocence, but to no avail. When Kane escapes from the clutches of the law, Alice works with him to investigate the crime. They soon discover that Judge Hoyt, a great friend of Trowbridge and an ardent admirer of Alice, killed Trowbridge after forging the old man's will to read that Alice would only inherit his fortune if she married the judge. The judge, confronted with the accusation, becomes so unnerved that he confesses to the crime, and all ends happily with Alice in Kane's arms.
How long is The Mark of Cain?
The Mark of Cain has a runtime of 50 minutes (0h 50m).
Who stars in The Mark of Cain?
The cast of The Mark of Cain includes Antonio Moreno, Irene Castle, J.H. Gilmour, Eleanor Black, John St. Polis.

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Mystery
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