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  • The Downward Path (1914)
  • Short | Short, Drama
The Downward Path (1914)
Short | Short, Drama

Warren Bliss, the son of millionaire Henry Bliss, is so reckless that his father refuses to give him any more money beyond an allowance. Warren breaks into his father's desk, gets the combination to his father's safe, and steals money. Bob...See moreWarren Bliss, the son of millionaire Henry Bliss, is so reckless that his father refuses to give him any more money beyond an allowance. Warren breaks into his father's desk, gets the combination to his father's safe, and steals money. Bob Norris, also known as The Rattler, sees Warren take the combination and put it in his pocket. Norris follows Warren to a café. Norris then has his daughter Olga attempt to get the combination from Warren. Olga meets Felix Kirk, an ex-convict, who has sworn to go straight and who wants to marry her. Olga agrees, but only after she has completed her last job for her father. Olga gets the combination from Warren and the next evening her father robs the safe. Henry and Warren return home, and Norris is trapped. Henry discovers Warren has also taken money, and Warren kills his father during a violent struggle. Norris, who has witnessed the scene, escapes, but Warren shoots him in the leg. Warren calls the police and tells them that his father was killed by a burglar they caught robbing the safe. The next day, Olga calls Felix, and, with her father, persuades him to fence the jewels that Norris had stolen. When the fence is raided, Felix is arrested for the murder of Henry Bliss. Norris, however, gives himself up and confesses to the robbery. Warren confesses to the murder. Written by scsu1975 See less
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Will M. Ritchey (story)
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Updated Aug 12, 1914

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Aug 12, 1914 (United States)

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6 cast members
Name Known for
Webster Campbell
Warren Bliss (as W.W. Campbell) Warren Bliss (as W.W. Campbell)   See fewer
Velma Whitman
Olga Norris Olga Norris   See fewer
Lee Shumway
Felix Kirk Felix Kirk   See fewer
William Parsons
Bob Norris - the Rattler Bob Norris - the Rattler   See fewer
Melvin Mayo
Henry Bliss - Warren's Father Henry Bliss - Warren's Father   See fewer
Thomas Dietrich
John Brooks John Brooks   See fewer
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