The Streets of New York (1922)

Paul Fairweather, whose father was robbed by Gideon Bloodgood, is crippled by an accident for which Lucy Bloodgood is unknowingly responsible. Badger, a clerk who has blackmailed Bloodgood for many years, identifies Paul and becomes jealous of the latter's love for Lucy. He arranges a meeting between Paul, now healthy, and Bloodgood to eliminate both of them. There ensue a fight and a storm during which Badger and Bloodgood fall to their deaths; Lucy is rescued by Paul.