The Esterbrook Case
Originally released in 1915. The Esterbrook Case is a drama film. At just 30 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring L. Rogers Lytton, Julia Swayne Gordon, and Zena Keefe
Synopsis
Paul Sturgess is engaged to Grace Van Austin. At a party at their Newport home, Grace flirts with Howard Esterbrook leading to a fight between the two men. Later that night, a servant witnesses Paul, with a revolver entering Esterbrook's room. The servant follows, sees a hand emerging from a window curtain, stab Esterbrook then vanish mysteriously. Paul is arrested based on circumstantial evidence. Six months later, a woman known as "The Woman of Mystery" is shot during a raid while trying to assist the police. Moved by hearing about Paul's denied pardon and impending execution, the "Woman of Mystery" reveals information to the detective leading the raid. This revelation leads to a call to the Sing Sing Warden just in time to halt Paul's electrocution.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 25, 1915
110 years ago
Runtime
0h 30m
30 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Vitagraph Company of America
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Esterbrook Case about?
Paul Sturgess is engaged to Grace Van Austin. At a party at their Newport home, Grace flirts with Howard Esterbrook leading to a fight between the two men. Later that night, a servant witnesses Pau...
How long is The Esterbrook Case?
The Esterbrook Case has a runtime of 0 hours and 30 minutes (30 minutes total).
When was The Esterbrook Case released?
The Esterbrook Case was released on May 25, 1915 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Esterbrook Case?
The main cast of The Esterbrook Case includes L. Rogers Lytton, Julia Swayne Gordon, Zena Keefe, Charles Kent, Cissy Fitzgerald.