The Silent Mystery (1918)
While visiting Egypt, Mrs. Graham steals a famous jewel called "The Eye of the World" from a mummy's sarcophagus and returns to the United States, planning to use the gem as collateral for a loan. Kah, the priestess in charge of protecting the tombs of Egyptian nobility, is soon on her trail , determined to retrieve the gem. Mrs. Graham's lovely daughter, Betty, agrees to marry a suitor for money to prop up her father's failing business. When the bridegroom is murdered on the couple's wedding night, and the body disappears, Phil Kelly decides to lend a hand in solving the crimes.
Director: Francis Ford
Genre: Drama, Horror
Runtime: 240 min
Release Date: November 1, 1918
Cast
- Francis Ford - Phil Kelly
- Mae Gaston - Betty Graham
- Rosemary Theby - Priestess Kah
- Philip Ford - Chick
- Jerome Ash - Van Berg
- Elsie Van Name - Mrs. John Graham
- Olive Valerie
- Hap Ward
- Peter Gerald
- Lionel Bradshaw
Screenplay
Production: Burston Films Inc
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
movie serial, lost film
More Films by Director: Francis Ford
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Silent Mystery about?
- While visiting Egypt, Mrs. Graham steals a famous jewel called "The Eye of the World" from a mummy's sarcophagus and returns to the United States, planning to use the gem as collateral for a loan. Kah, the priestess in charge of protecting the tombs of Egyptian nobility, is soon on her trail , determined to retrieve the gem. Mrs. Graham's lovely daughter, Betty, agrees to marry a suitor for money to prop up her father's failing business. When the bridegroom is murdered on the couple's wedding night, and the body disappears, Phil Kelly decides to lend a hand in solving the crimes.
- Who directed The Silent Mystery?
- The Silent Mystery was directed by Francis Ford.
- Who stars in The Silent Mystery?
- The Silent Mystery stars Francis Ford, Mae Gaston, Rosemary Theby, Philip Ford, Jerome Ash, Elsie Van Name.
- How long is The Silent Mystery?
- The Silent Mystery has a runtime of 4h 0m (240 minutes).
- What genre is The Silent Mystery?
- The Silent Mystery is a Drama, Horror film.
- Where was The Silent Mystery produced?
- The Silent Mystery was produced in United States of America.