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Griffard's Claw (1913)
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Griffard's Claw (1913)

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Mr. Delmion, a wealthy manufacturer, receives a note from the much-feared Griffard that unless a considerable sum of money be deposited at the Cat's bridge his little son, Mario, would be kidnapped. Much disturbed he appeals to Sherlock ...See moreMr. Delmion, a wealthy manufacturer, receives a note from the much-feared Griffard that unless a considerable sum of money be deposited at the Cat's bridge his little son, Mario, would be kidnapped. Much disturbed he appeals to Sherlock Holmes, a well-known detective, for assistance, whereupon four guards are immediately stationed to protect his home. His two servants, with a view to derive some benefit for themselves, decide to become accomplices of Griffard, and with the aid of drink and opium they succeed in stupefying the two guards watching the child's room, and also Mr. Delmion. Now that all is safe little Mario is put into a valise and thrown from the window to Griffard's men, who have overcome the other two detectives outside the house. The next morning Sherlock Holmes gets a disconcerting note from Griffard and immediately goes to his client's house, where he finds all of the inmates under the influence of the drug. The treacherous servants, wishing to avert suspicion, have also inhaled the opium. Although an immediate alarm is made no trace can be found of the child or his kidnappers. Some time later the suspicions of the guards are aroused by a beggar slinking around the house. Upon searching him at the detective's office a note intended for the servants is found concealed in his clothes. Sherlock Holmes, assuming the beggar's disguise, meets the unsuspecting servants and takes them by surprise. In the meantime little Mario has been transferred to a new hiding-place. Seeking a means of deliverance he writes a note, which he puts into the roll given him for his dinner, and throws it out of the window. Joseph, a young and hungry shepherd lad passing along, gratefully picks up the bread and discovers the message. Giving it to his father they immediately inform Mr. Delmion, who starts out in an automobile with a search party to the designated den. Little Mario's jailer, seeing them advancing, grabs the child and escapes with him. They follow his footprints, but are soon without any guidance. The nimble-witted detective, however, seeing an aeroplane leisurely flying around beckons to it. Entering the machine and with a powerful telescope he explores the ground and soon discovers the jailer. Descending, he enters the deserted hut in which he has taken refuge, and the kidnapper is soon rendered powerless, while little Mario finds shelter in his father's protecting arms. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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