The Strange Case of Mary Page

A 15-episode dramatic action movie serial only two of which survive.

Cast

Henry B. Walthall

as Phil Langdon, Attorney

Edna Mayo

as Mary Page

Sidney Ainsworth

as David Pollock

Harry Dunkinson

as E.H. Daniels, Show Manager

John Cossar

as Prosecuting Attorney

Frank Dayton

as Dan Page

Frances Raymond

as Mrs. Page

John Thorn

as Jim Cunningham

Arthur W. Bates

as Young Gambler

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