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  • High Stakes (1918)
  • 50 min | Mystery
High Stakes (1918)
50 min | Mystery

Ralph Stanning, a gentleman crook, is suspected of having stolen several famous gems from London's Kensington Museum. Scotland Yard assigns Inspector Reginald Culvert to the case, but the detective never marshals enough evidence against ...See moreRalph Stanning, a gentleman crook, is suspected of having stolen several famous gems from London's Kensington Museum. Scotland Yard assigns Inspector Reginald Culvert to the case, but the detective never marshals enough evidence against Standing to convict him. One day Standing rescues a woman named Marie who had jumped from the docks intending to kill herself. He then marries her and settles down in a small English village. He and his wife have a son, and the family is so happy that Standing forsakes his shady occupation to earn an honest living. After Lady Alice's pearls are stolen, Culvert lays a trap for Standing and is about to arrest him when the embarrassed woman reports that the jewels had merely fallen through a crack in the sofa. Chagrined, Culvert and his men finally agree to leave Standing in peace. Written by AFI See less
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Director
Writers
Andrew Soutar (story) | Julian Johnson (adaptation) | Alan James (scenario) (as Alvin J. Neitz)
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Updated May 26, 1918

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May 26, 1918 (United States)

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9 cast members
Name Known for
J. Barney Sherry
Ralph Stanning Ralph Stanning   See fewer
Jane Miller
Marie Stanning Marie Stanning   See fewer
Harvey Clark
Insp. Regnald Culvert Insp. Regnald Culvert   See fewer
Ed Washington
Chakiff Chakiff   See fewer
Myrtle Rishell
Lady Alice Lady Alice   See fewer
Ben Lewis
Clyde Harrison Clyde Harrison   See fewer
J.P. Wild
Janitor Janitor   See fewer
Richard Rosson
Jimmy (as Dick Rosson) Jimmy (as Dick Rosson)   See fewer
Mae Giraci
Child (as Tina Rossi) Child (as Tina Rossi)   See fewer
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