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The Scapegoat

January 30, 1912

10 minutes

Otis Thayer

Adventure Romance

Overview

Harry Mason, a young New Yorker of good family, tries to borrow money from his brother, Tom. One afternoon Tom collects $5,000 for his father. As it is after banking hours, Mr. Mason puts the money in his house safe. He is overseen by Harry, who breaks into the safe and steals the money.

Movie Details

Release Date

January 30, 1912

Runtime

10 minutes

Director

Otis Thayer

Production Companies

Selig Polyscope Company

Cast

Tom Mix

Tom Mason - the Scapegoat

C. Perry

Harry Mason - Tom's Brother

Frank J. Carroll

Mr. Mason - Tom's Father (as Frank Carroll)

Olive Mix

Mrs. Mason / Rose Wright - Nellie's Sister (dual role)

Florence Dye

Alice Mason - Tom's Sister

Myrtle Stedman

Nellie Wright - Tom's Sweetheart

William Duncan

Jack Wright - Nellie's Brother

Kenneth Langley

Jim Woods - Rose's Sweetheart