A String of Pearls Filming Locations

In Batiste, an Italian woman, Haldeman finds the very type he desires to use in his next picture. Securing the consent of Dominick, Batiste's worthless husband, the artist employs her as a model. A messenger brings Haldeman the pearl necklace which he has purchased as a gift for his fiancee. Batiste sees the jewel and plans to steal it. She tells Dominick about the pearls. The man plans to be outside the studio building the following day to catch the necklace when Batiste steals it and throws it out of the window. Batiste appropriates the necklace the following day, but throws it out of the window too soon. Cadio, an old organ grinder captures the necklace in his hat. He later sells it to an unscrupulous pawnbroker. Dominick arrives at the designated spot but returns home disappointed. Haldeman misses the jewel just as Batiste has thrown it out of the window. Suspecting her, he summons the police. Batiste breaks down and announces she has tossed it to Dominick. The detectives hasten to the man's house. The Italian, who has taken several drinks to drown his disappointment, sees them coming. Believing one of his old crimes has been discovered, the man engages in a pistol duel with the police. Dominick escapes from the house. Jumping into an auto, he compels the chauffeur to speed ahead. The police follow. A running pistol duel takes place and the Italian is finally captured. Batiste has also attempted to escape but is caught and taken to Police Headquarters with her husband. The necklace is traced to the pawn shop and recovered.