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  • The Frame-Up (II) (1915)
  • Short | Drama, Short
The Frame-Up (II) (1915)
Short | Drama, Short

Rivalry between Pat Freeney and Lewis, the "Frog," for Nellie's hand, leads to a feud between the two. The girl is summarily ordered to choose between the two. To Lewis' rage, she indicates her preference for Freeney. Determined to get the...See moreRivalry between Pat Freeney and Lewis, the "Frog," for Nellie's hand, leads to a feud between the two. The girl is summarily ordered to choose between the two. To Lewis' rage, she indicates her preference for Freeney. Determined to get the latter out of his way, Lewis plans to have him captured by the police. By bribing Thompson, another crook, and using the latter as a cat's-paw, Lewis is successful in having both men captured just as they are committing a burglary planned by him. While in jail, Freeney learns of the frame-up from Thompson. Thirsting for revenge, he orders Nellie to smuggle a revolver into the cell. Freeney carries the weapon with him when taken to court. Later, when Lewis takes the stand, Freeney shoots at him. In the ensuing excitement, the prisoner successfully makes his escape. Anna Lane, a Special Investigator, is assigned to the case. She learns that Freeney and Nellie were in the habit of patronizing Hennegan's dance hall. In the meantime, Freeney has made Nellie's home his hiding place. Filled with hatred towards Lewis, he is determined to kill him. That evening Freeney and his girl go to the dance hall. Anna and Podyne, a Central Office man, see them enter. Later, when Lewis arrives, Freeney fires at him point blank. A projectile hits the "frog" squarely in the forehead and the man drops. Anna and Podyne make Freeney prisoner and then turn their attention to his victim. To their surprise, they find the man uninjured. Nellie confesses that, fearing Freeney would make himself a murderer, she removed the lead pellets and substituted soap bullets. Mad with rage, Freeney is led away. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Hamilton Smith (story)
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Updated Jul 7, 1915

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Jul 7, 1915 (United States)

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6 cast members
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Marin Sais
Anna Lane - Special Investigator Anna Lane - Special Investigator   See fewer
Arthur Shirley
Podyne - Central Office Man Podyne - Central Office Man   See fewer
Frank Jonasson
Pat Freeney - a Crook Pat Freeney - a Crook   See fewer
Thomas G. Lingham
Lewis - 'The Frog' (as Thomas Lingham) Lewis - 'The Frog' (as Thomas Lingham)   See fewer
Paul Hurst
Thompson - the Frog's Accomplice (as Paul C. Hurst) Thompson - the Frog's Accomplice (as Paul C. Hurst)   See fewer
Ollie Kirby
Nellie - the Cause of the Trouble (as Ollie Kirkby) Nellie - the Cause of the Trouble (as Ollie Kirkby)   See fewer
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