A Tragedy of the North Woods - Production & Contact Info (original) (raw)

Mackenzie, an unpopular factor of the Hudson Bay Company, is discovered murdered by Sands, a trapper. Sands reports the occurrence to the trappers in the saloon, and there is a general air of hilarity at the death of Mackenzie whom all ...See moreMackenzie, an unpopular factor of the Hudson Bay Company, is discovered murdered by Sands, a trapper. Sands reports the occurrence to the trappers in the saloon, and there is a general air of hilarity at the death of Mackenzie whom all hate. Frenchy, a character of the settlement whom Mackenzie has cruelly beaten, is particularly glad. Sergeant Allen of the Canadian Mounted Police is detailed on the case. He examines the desk of Mackenzie and finds there a photograph which resembles very much the daughter of Burke, the assistant factor. He learns from the girl that her mother is dead, but she shows him her photograph, which is identical with the one found in Mackenzie's effects. By a subtle piece of work, Allen forces Burke to a confession of the crime and his reasons for committing it. Formerly Burke went under the name of Strong, and Mackenzie was his friend. Mackenzie, tiring of his wife, runs off and deserts her, leaving her sick and penniless in a strange place. The wife writes to Burke, who comes on the scene only to find her dead. He takes charge of the baby and swears an oath of vengeance against Mackenzie. Upon Burke's arrival in the settlement he is lured into the woods and there a spectacular encounter takes place between them in which Burke kills Mackenzie. The heart of the detective is softened upon hearing this story and he wires to the chief that he is returning unable to secure evidence in the case of the murder of Mackenzie. He departs with the heartfelt gratitude of Burke, who is dazed, and the tender wishes of the daughter Hilda. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less