By Whose Hand?

This silent film, produced by the American Film Manufacturing Company, follows Chester Rowe as he commits a robbery and murder. After fleeing to the mountains, he encounters Lottie Toby, leading to a complex web of crime and romance.

The plot thickens when Lottie's father learns of money awaiting him at the post office, prompting Rowe to target him for another robbery. During this tense confrontation, local youth Oliver stumbles upon the scene, resulting in a series of tragic misunderstandings that lead to Rowe's death and Oliver's false belief that he is a murderer. The narrative highlights the interplay of fate and moral choices, which was a hallmark of early drama films.