The Trail of the Cigarette

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1920 · 50 min · Drama · Mystery · TMDB 10.0/10

Overview

When Jessica Dale, a companion to wealthy Hortense Bates, is found dead and her valuable earrings missing at a masked ball being held at the Bates's home, the only clue is that of a crushed cigarette found beside her. Because the brand of cigarette matches that found in a similar crime being pursued by Tex, the famous criminologist is called in to investigate.

Directed by Tom Collins

Cast

• Glen White — Tex
• Alexander F. Frank — Police Commissioner
• Eugene Acker — Edward Clive
• Stanley Walpole — Henry Jevons
• David Wall — Lane Bates