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The Hillcrest Mystery Synopsis

Mrs. Castle appears as Marion Sterling, daughter of a big shipbuilder. Her father has just determined to turn his great plant over to the Government, when he is suddenly murdered. Marion is beloved by Hugo Smith, her father's partner, but she, herself, loves the young secretary, Gordon Brett. The tragic death of Mr. Sterling is brought about by choking, two arms appearing from behind the open front door during a rain storm. A detective named Barney Moffat is called in, and goes at once to work upon the case. His methods are unusual, and very effective. Gordon Brett is suspected of being the murderer, but the truth is brought out later in a dramatic way.

Big Jim Garrity Synopsis

Mine owner Big Jim Garrity discovers that Hugh Malone is selling cocaine to his miners. He warns Malone to stop, but Malone refuses. He then decides to destroy the mine in order to get rid of Garyity. A miner is killed and Malone frames Jim for the death. Jim is imprisoned, but escapes and flees the country. He returns years later and, through a twist of fate, runs into his old enemy Malone.