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Director:
Roland West
Writers:
Crane Wilbur (play)
Roland West (adaptation)
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Release Date:
16 March 1925 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Horror | Mystery | Sci-Fi more
Plot:
A general store clerk and aspiring detective investigates a mysterious disappearance that took place quite close to an empty insane asylum... more | add synopsis
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Enjoyable Silent Horror Film more (14 total)

Cast

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Lon Chaney ... Dr. Ziska
Johnny Arthur ... Johnny Goodlittle, the under clerk
Gertrude Olmstead ... Betty Watson
Hallam Cooley ... Amos Rugg, Watson's head clerk
Charles Sellon ... Russ Mason, the constable (as Charles A. Sellon)
Walter James ... Caliban
Knute Erickson ... Daffy Dan
George Austin ... Rigo
Edward McWade ... Luke Watson
Ethel Wales ... Mrs. Watson
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Matthew Betz ... Det. Jennings
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Runtime:
86 min (20 fps)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Black and White
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Silent
Certification:
USA:Unrated
Company:
Metro-Goldwyn Pictures Corporation more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The original play opened in New York on 9 August 1922 and had 101 performances. Walter James originated his movie role as Calaban in the play. In the 1933 revival, DeWolf Hopper Sr. played Dr. Ziska. more
Quotes:
Opening Dialogue Card: A human monster watched with cat-like eyes for victims. more

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Enjoyable Silent Horror Film, 7 June 2007
10/10
Author: whpratt1 from United States

Lon Chaney, (Dr. Ziska) plays the role of a mad scientist who takes over a sanitarium full of lunatics and removes all the professional staff and begins to use the mental patients as his helpers in getting him bodies for his experiments. Johnny Arthur, (Johnny Goodlittle) plays the role as a sissy or pansy and has a great attraction for Betty Watson,(Gertrude Olmstead) who also seems attracted to him also. Johnny Goodlittle is also studying to become a detective and to prove himself as a successful crime expert. There is plenty of creepy looking characters and secret panels all over dark looking homes. The great actor, Lon Chaney gave an outstanding performance in a very great silent film from 1925 and there was also plenty of laughs. Don't miss this great film classic. Enjoy

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