The Shell Game Released 1918-03-04 is a story that falls under the Drama category. Movie Story "New York confidence man "Silk" Wilkins ingratiates himself with millionaire Lawrence Gray, knowing Gray’s wife and daughter Zelda were lost in a flood eighteen years earlier. After promising to find Gray's daughter, Silk returns to his boardinghouse, where he finds Alice Sheldon, broke and about to commit suicide. Silk convinces Alice to pose as Zelda Gray and then notifies Lawrence via a note placed in an almond shell that he has found the lost daughter. Lawrence treats Alice so kindly that when Silk demands payment from her on Christmas morning, she refuses. Lawrence, who has overheard the conversation, enters and laughingly reveals that he had known of the frame-up all along. Grateful to Silk for finding him a wife, Lawrence writes the confidence man a large check.".
Stars:
Joseph Kilgour,
Henry Kolker,
Emmy Wehlen,
Ricca Allen,
Donald MacBride,
Fanny Cogan,
Hugh Jeffrey,
Richard Thornton,
Clarence Heritage
Director:
George D. Baker,
George D. Baker,
Kenneth Roberts,
Maxwell Karger,
Eugene Gaudio
The Shell Game is a movie that promises to engage and entertain its viewers. As a Drama film available in English, it combines strong performances with a compelling narrative. Whether you’re a fan of these genres or looking for a new cinematic adventure, this film is worth a watch!