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The Microscope Mystery
Genres
ComedyDramaMystery
Overview
When a wealthy hypochondriac is dissatisfied by the care of the town doctor (Doc Arnold), he consults with a new physician in town who swindles him out of a large sum of money. When his daughter tries to retrieve the check, the quack (Dr. Bell) turns up dead with a gun shot wound to the chest. Doc Arnold lends his expertise to the investigation and solves the case by finding microscopic evidence on the murder weapon left at the scene.
Details
Budget
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Revenue
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Runtime
50 min
Release Date
1916-11-19
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Constance Talmadge
Jessie Barton
Wilfred Lucas
Doc Arnold
F.A. Turner
Ira Dayton
Winifred Westover
Hilda
Monte Blue
Jud
Kate Bruce
Mrs Simpson
Pomeroy Cannon
Dr. Horatio Bell
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