Gilson Willets, the author of this picture had a distinct idea and he has made us see it clearly. This fact sets the offering off from all the other regular releases today and the spectators gave it more of their attention; watched it very closely. The story is unusual, though it is not probable (except in the atmosphere of the picture) and is not what could be called a pleasant story. Its hero is a detective who, from being "the man on the street" rises to be the man in the club through his nerve. Its heroine is a kleptomaniac whom he saves from being found out. It is the man's nerve that makes the picture worthwhile. As a whole, it is cleverly staged by Oscar Eagle in most appropriate sets. Tom Carrigan plays the titular role and the girl who steals the necklace is played by May Buckley. Charles Clary is the rich man whose patronage helps Tom make good. Tom had won his interest through knowing how he could get a paper signed by a person many miles away at once; we ourselves had never seen the long distance writing telegraph at work, and this, clearly shown, is also an asset of the offering. The photography is of the best. - The Moving Picture World, September 13, 1913
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