The Hillcrest Mystery
1918, English. Directed by George Fitzmaurice.
During a party held in honor of his daughter Marion, Thomas Sterling announces that he will turn over his shipbuilding plant to the United States government for the duration of World War I. Sterling wants Marion to marry his partner, Hugo Smith, but she prefers Gordon Brett, who proposes to her after the party. Marion's father catches the two in an embrace and orders Gordon out of the house. Later that night, Sterling is found murdered. Gordon is the principal suspect, but Marion refuses to believe he is guilty and hides him in the house. Later she discovers Smith sending a message to the Germans on a wireless hidden in the attic.
- Runtime
- 0h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 29 March 1918
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ouida Bergère
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The Hillcrest Mystery is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Hillcrest Mystery isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 29 March 1918. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Hillcrest Mystery?
The Hillcrest Mystery (1918) was directed by George Fitzmaurice and stars Irene Castle, J.H. Gilmour, Ralph Kellard.