Transgression (1917)

Plot Summary

Hal Page, the weakling brother of Stephen Page, the town mayor, falls in love with Carline Shrefton, who throws over Burt Staley to entangle Hal in her self-serving schemes. Furious over her abrupt departure, Staley shows up at Carline's, and a jealous fight with Hal ensues in which Staley is shot and killed with Carline's gun. After Hal confesses to the deed, Stephen quietly sends him off to Spain. One year later, Stephen announces his engagement to Marion Hayward, the daughter of the district attorney, who is pressing charges against James Reed, a corrupt politician and Carline's new husband. To save Reed, Carline threatens Stephen with exposure, but he refuses to bend to her demands. Just days before Carline is to reveal her story about Staley, Hal appears and confesses to Hayward that Carline is the true killer.

Full Cast & Characters

Earle Williams

Stephen Page

Billie Billings

Carline Shrefton

Webster Campbell

Hal Page

Edwards Davis

Kent Hayward

Mary Maurice

Mrs. Page

Corinne Griffith

Marion Hayward

Denton Vane

Burt Staley

Jack Ellis

James Reed

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