Dr. Burton Montrose is a scientist who develops a formula intended to turn ordinary people into geniuses. After testing it on four subjects, he discovers it makes them compulsive criminals. Driven insane by his own experiments, he secretly becomes the mysterious leader terrorizing New York City, though his daughter Florence does not know his identity.
Bill is in Nugget City with 'Snipe' Roach, conspiring to sell a salt mine to the wealthy New Yorker Charles Taylor. Their plan involves George Reed, Charles's mining agent. Bill's scheme provides the backdrop for Helen's journey east and her later effort to protect Charles from a swindle.
Thomas J. McGrane has 3 screen credits in a career dating back to 1916. Signature works include Too Many Crooks, The Crimson Stain Mystery, The Hidden Truth. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
