The Exploits of Elaine Mystery and Film Drama
A New York police mystery unfolds around the Clutching Hand killer who signs letters to victims. Elaine Dodge enlists Craig Kennedy the scientific detective to unravel murders and schemes threatening her and Kennedy. Jameson the newspaper man narrates Kennedy’s daring efforts to thwart the criminal in the crime novel and motion picture.
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New York
Taylor Dodge
Elaine
Craig Kennedy
Kennedy
Jameson
Perry Bennett
Elaine Dodge
Craig
Great River Front
Slim
Birthday Heist Foils Watch Sale Plot in New York
Elaine Dodge and Susie Martin plan a birthday shopping spree with lawyer Perry Bennett at a watch shop. A cloaked follower, Slim, positions to steal a bracelet watch as Kennedy labors over an oak box in a hidden headquarters. The evolving plot hints at escalating pursuit and danger surrounding Elaine.
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Elaine
Dodge House
Josephine
Susie Martin
Mr. Bennett
Kennnedy
Bennett
Martin
Slim
Aunt Josephine
Kennedy
Jennings
Craig
Blaine
Telegraphed suspense in Elaine Dodge case escalates
In a staged crime plot, detective Kennedy and Craig use the telegraphone and a selenium cell to trap the Clutching Hand. Elaine Dodge faces a poisoned wrist watch at three o clock while police raid the West Side hideout and a daring piano escape ensues.
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Kennedy
Greenwich
Craig
Walter
Flirty
Dan
Elaine Dodge
Bennett
Sooiver
Elaine
Fifth Avenue
Hand
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Pathe Players
Film
Valdemar Poulsen
Raymond Chase
Chase
Flirty Florrie
Kelly
Florrie
Miss Dodge
Clutching Hand
Mr. Kennedy