The Whispered Name - Production & Contact Info (original) (raw)

William Standiford goes to Hopeville to attend his friend's wedding, and finds a note that his friend has been delayed. In order to amuse himself he goes to the County Fair, where he picks up a purse returning it to its owner, Madeline ...See moreWilliam Standiford goes to Hopeville to attend his friend's wedding, and finds a note that his friend has been delayed. In order to amuse himself he goes to the County Fair, where he picks up a purse returning it to its owner, Madeline Evers. He also finds a pin which he places in his scarf. A rube wearing a similar pin winks at him knowingly, and he sees another man, wearing the same style pin, hand the rube a wallet. A tramp thrusts into Standiford's hand the purse he just returned to Madeline. He finds her card in the purse, and is surprised to learn that she is the girl mentioned in his friend's letter she is to act as bridesmaid. He is arrested by the deputy sheriff on account of the pin he is wearing, and three of the gang plan to aid his escape. One of them, to allay suspicion, appears against him, after whispering to the sheriff, and gives him a telegram stating a gang are operating at the fair, wearing scarf pins of the same design. Standiford, embarrassed on seeing Madeline, who has reported her loss, gives the name Benjamin Parker until he can explain to the sheriff alone. The crook swears Standiford stole his wallet, and the wallet and purse are found on him. The purse is returned to Madeline, who endeavors to defend Standiford, but the judge denounces him as a thief. The crooks assist him to escape from jail, and he is taken to their leader, Fyles, a society crook, who forces him to join in robbing the home of Judge Fortescue, the father of the bride. Tops, Holmes, Fyles and Standiford enter the house, and Fyles forces Standiford to seize Madeline, who is a guest of the bride, as she enters the room. He whispers to her that he is her friend, and to pretend to faint. He carries her to a chair, and, taking off his mask, reveals his identity, and defies Fyles who starts to shoot, but is stopped by Madeline with a revolver. Standiford disarms Fyles, and after tying Fyles, rushes up stairs where Holmes and Tops are struggling. The sheriff arrives after Standiford has subdued Tops. Standiford learns that Holmes is a detective, and Holmes gives him credit for the capture. The picture ends with a suggestion of a deeper affection between Standiford and Madeline. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less