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  • The Evil Sag (1917)
  • Short | Short, Drama
The Evil Sag (1917)
Short | Short, Drama
James Stanley becomes the owner of the Mitchell farm through his marriage to the mother of Howard Mitchell, and his children, Helen and Dick, live with him. Howard, who comes of age after the death of his mother, accuses Stanley of ...See moreJames Stanley becomes the owner of the Mitchell farm through his marriage to the mother of Howard Mitchell, and his children, Helen and Dick, live with him. Howard, who comes of age after the death of his mother, accuses Stanley of marrying his mother for the farm. They quarrel despite Howard's love for Helen. Edward Hale, the county attorney, also loves Helen. There is a depression of the land in one corner of the farm, and the spot has a sinister reputation, for several men have been found dead there. Edward Hale, after an investigation, discovers that the evil influence is odorless natural gas. He realizes that a gas well means wealth to the owner of the land, and Hale redoubles his courting of Helen. Howard and James Stanley have another quarrel, and Howard leaves the farm. The next day Stanley's lifeless body is discovered, and Howard is arrested. Hale, however, knows that it was the gas that caused Stanley's death, but tries to fasten the crime of murder on Howard. He fails. When Howard takes possession of the farm, Helen refuses to remain as his wife, and she leaves, accompanied by her brother Dick. Howard, deserted by everybody, becomes known as the Hermit of the Sag. Hale still plots against Howard and induces Dick Stanley to join with him. The two entice Howard to the deadly spot on the farm, believing that he will be overcome by the poisonous gas. Helen overhears the plot and decides to save Howard. Hale and Dick endeavor to stop her, but she gets to Howard in time to save his life. In the excitement Dick lights a match near the dangerous spit and in the explosion of the gas Hale is killed and Dick injured. Howard and Helen thus learn of the gas, which ultimately is to make them rich, for they marry and Helen forgives her brother for the harm he tried to do. See less
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Director
Otis Thayer
Writer
John B. Langan
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Updated May 31, 1917
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May 1917 (United States)

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5 cast members
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Howard Mitchell Howard Mitchell   See fewer
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Helen Stanley (as Byrdine Zuber) Helen Stanley (as Byrdine Zuber)   See fewer
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