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O'Hagan's Scoop (1916)
Short | Short, Drama

O'Hagan's Scoop (1916)

Short | Short, Drama

Sent out to get a big story on the suicide of Banker Golden, O'Hagan, a reporter, returns with an excuse after all the other papers have their extras out. He asks the editor to let him follow up the golden case, and is given permission to ...See moreSent out to get a big story on the suicide of Banker Golden, O'Hagan, a reporter, returns with an excuse after all the other papers have their extras out. He asks the editor to let him follow up the golden case, and is given permission to do so. He enlists the aid of his friend, Blanche, who writes for the same paper. While at the office of the dead banker, O'Hagan had seen a dictaphone record on the machine and had taken it in the hope that it might give some evidence. This record they run on the office dictaphone and they hear the voice of the dead banker crying: "You murderer, I've always paid you to keep my secret, mercy, mercy." This proves that Golden had been murdered, and they set out together to find the murderer. Blanche trails Manning, Golden's nephew. She finds him in a drunken stupor. He gives her important evidence and she decides to follow it up. O'Hagan follows Wilkins, Golden's former cashier, who, after a terrible grilling, admits having purchased a revolver. He tells how Golden ruined his daughter's life, and of his vow to kill the banker. He had purchased a revolver and was waiting for a chance to do the deed when he found himself robbed of vengeance by another hand. His story seems to clear up the secret which Golden mentioned in his dying words, and O'Hagan determines to find out who else might have known this secret. Blanche consults with him and tells him her suspicions. They arrange a spiritualistic séance at which they have Manning present. They succeed in working Manning up to a high pitch of nervousness, so that when the final shock comes he will be unable to stand it. The spiritualist, really a detective, tells him that a spirit wishes to speak to him. Then the dictaphone record is turned on and he hears the voice of his dead uncle accusing him of his murder. Cringing like a cur before the accusation, Manning breaks down and confesses his guilt. With an effort O'Hagan rises from his seat, leaves the room and returns to the office, where for the first time in his career he puts over a scoop. He is congratulated by the editor and his associates, and is reinstated to his position. Blanche is promoted to the enviable position of star reporter. She doesn't hold the job long, though, for O'Hagan, on time for a change, claims her for his bride. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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6 cast members

Name	Known for
Harry T. Morey Hard Luck Hagan Hard Luck Hagan See fewer	In Honor's Web (1919)
Belle Bruce Blanche Palmer Blanche Palmer See fewer	The Great Secret (1917)
Robert Gaillard Edmund Golden Edmund Golden See fewer	The Golden Pathway (1913)
Thomas R. Mills Jack Manning Jack Manning See fewer	It's Love I'm After (1937)
Harry Davenport The City Editor The City Editor See fewer	Gone with the Wind (1939)
Hugh Wynn William Wilkins - the Cashier (as Hugh Wynne) William Wilkins - the Cashier (as Hugh Wynne) See fewer	Arsene Lupin (1917)