The Strange Case of Mary Page

"The Strange Case of Mary Page" was a media phenomenon in 1916. It began as a 15-episode newspaper & magazine serial. A 15-episode silent movie serial was adapted from the original and was shown in theaters nationwide on the same schedule as the newspaper serial. Special promotions and merchandising drew people to the theaters and the on-going drama of the murder trial kept them coming back week after week. For those who missed it, or just wanted more, a novelization of the story was then released. The novelized version contained enhanced storylines and more background on the characters and the plot-line.Used copies of the novelized version may still be found, but the original newspaper serial has never been re-printed. This Collector's Edition of "The Strange Case of Mary Page" contains the full text of BOTH the novelized version and the original newspaper serial. Also included is background information about the serial and its author, transcriptions of advertisements for the movie and an introduction by Dave Hallier.Contains over 75 photos and illustrations.Word Count: 102,330Plot: Moments after hearing a scream and a shot, party guests break into a locked room and find Mary Page passed out on the floor. Lying near her is a gun with a single bullet missing from the chamber. Also on the floor is the body of James Pollock with a bullet in his chest. Mary Page hated James Pollock and he had lured her into the room to seduce her. It is up to her lawyer, who happens to be the man she loves, to prove Mary's innocence by revealing the real killer. But all the evidence points to Mary.