The Burden of Proof

The Burden of Proof is a 1918 silent film from directed by John g. Adolfi and Julius Steger. The film is based on the play Dora by Victorien Sardou.Marion Davies, who has the lead role in the film, received moderate critical acclaim for her role in the film. [1] ==Story[ Edit] == Elaine is a young lady who in Washington, D.C. falls in love with statesman Robert. After his family had lost their fortune, Roberts was mother forced to write a column for a newspaper. The owner of the newspaper is the German spy William Kemp. This thwarts Elaine's relationship with Robert by her eyes as a spy. As Robert there just before their marriage hits that Elaine is convinced of a spy, he blows the wedding off. [2] ==Cast[ Edit] ==
 * Marion Davies -Elaine Brooks
 * John Merkyl -Robert Ames
 * Fred Hearn -William Kemp
 * Mary Richards -Elaine's mother
 * L. Rogers Lytton -George Blair