The Mysterious Mr. Tiller (1917)
Overview
Police headquarters has been plagued by a series of robberies, culminating in the theft of a priceless necklace smuggled from Europe. The detectives are on the track of a gang led by master thief Ramon Mordant and his accomplice known as "the Face" because of his twisted and hideous countenance.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.323 |
Directed By
Rupert Julian
TOP CAST
Ruth Clifford
Clara Hawthorne
Rupert Julian
Prentice Tiller
Frank Brownlee
Ramon Mordant
Wedgwood Nowell
Stephen Pitt (as Wedgewood Nowell)
Harry L. Rattenberry
O'Meara (as Harry Rattenberry)
E. Alyn Warren
Rosario (as E.A. Warren)
Lloyd Whitlock
Banning
William Higby
Chief Detective
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