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  • Billy's Double Capture (1913)
  • Short | 11 min | Short, Drama
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Billy's Double Capture (1913)
Short | 11 min | Short, Drama
Billy Jones, a detective, connected with the Pinkerton Detective Agency, gets notification from his chief to get on the trail of Jimsey Wharton, a social highwayman. Billy locates Wharton, and learns that he has become acquainted with ...See moreBilly Jones, a detective, connected with the Pinkerton Detective Agency, gets notification from his chief to get on the trail of Jimsey Wharton, a social highwayman. Billy locates Wharton, and learns that he has become acquainted with Charles Batwell, a millionaire. Suspecting Wharton's real motive in associating with Batwell, Billy gets a friend to introduce him to the Batwell family. Billy watches Wharton closely. He learns that Wharton is a frequent visitor at the Batwell home, and also is carrying on a flirtation with Mrs. Batwell. Billy meets Lois Batwell, the daughter, and falls in love with her. She returns his love. This gives Billy an opportunity to watch Wharton closely without arousing suspicion. He finds a wallet, which Wharton lost, and discovers that he has purchased a ticket to Montreal. Billy draws the conclusion that Wharton intends to get the Batwell jewels, and leave town. Billy returns the wallet to Wharton and immediately lays plans to effect his capture. Believing that the evening of the reception held at the Batwell home is the time, that Wharton has selected to get possession of the Batwell jewels, Billy, with two other detectives, goes to the Batwell home. While he is trailing Wharton, Billy does not neglect his love affair with Lois. Mrs. Batwell, realizing that Wharton is persistent in his love making, warns him that he has gone far enough. Wharton assumes the attitude that he is hurt by Mrs. Batwell refusing his proffered love, and leaves the house, but returns and enters the house secretly. He is seen by Billy, who has watched his every move. Wharton is surprised in the act of robbing by Mrs. Batwell. To cover his real motive for entering the house, he makes violent love to Mrs. Batwell, which she resents. The woman, terrified at the man's intrusion, begs him to go. Wharton has taken the precaution to lock the door, which was fortunate for him, as Mr. Batwell comes to the room at this particular moment. He is surprised to find the door locked. Mrs. Batwell prevails upon Wharton to leave, which in reality he is only too glad to do, as he has her jewels in his possession. He leaves the room by the window, but is captured by Billy and the detectives. Billy brings Wharton back to the room, where he is searched, and the jewels found in his possession. Wharton is taken away, and Billy, satisfied with his capture of the social highwayman, seeks to make another capture. In this he is successful also. The siege he has played on Lois' heart has resulted in her complete surrender. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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