The Purple Cipher (1920)
Jeanne Baldwin, Leonard Staunton, Alan Fitzhugh and Jack Baldwin are guided on a tour of underground dens in Chinatown by Hop Lee. During their trip, Wang Foo abducts Jeanne, and she and her companions are rescued through the intervention of private detective Frank Condon. Three months later, Fitzhugh is missing, supposedly murdered by the Chinese. Jack Baldwin is threatened, poisoned and his body disappears. Next, a threat against Jeanne is received by Staunton. To save her life, he is to meet the blackmailers at a bay in the harbor. Enlisting the aid of a submarine, Staunton captures the three conspirators, who turn out to be the missing victims in the case, led by Condon. The three had planned the escapade to extort money from Staunton. The mystery thus resolved, Staunton and Jeanne are married. A lost film.
Cast
- Earle Williams - Leonard Staunton
- Vola Vale - Jeanne Baldwin
- Ernest Shields - Jack Baldwin
- Allan Forrest - Alan Fitzhugh
- Henry A. Barrows - Frank Condon
- Goro Kino - Hop Lee
- Frank M. Seki - Wong Foo
- Arthur Redden
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Purple Cipher about?
- Jeanne Baldwin, Leonard Staunton, Alan Fitzhugh and Jack Baldwin are guided on a tour of underground dens in Chinatown by Hop Lee. During their trip, Wang Foo abducts Jeanne, and she and her companions are rescued through the intervention of private detective Frank Condon. Three months later, Fitzhugh is missing, supposedly murdered by the Chinese. Jack Baldwin is threatened, poisoned and his body disappears. Next, a threat against Jeanne is received by Staunton. To save her life, he is to meet the blackmailers at a bay in the harbor. Enlisting the aid of a submarine, Staunton captures the three conspirators, who turn out to be the missing victims in the case, led by Condon. The three had planned the escapade to extort money from Staunton. The mystery thus resolved, Staunton and Jeanne are married. A lost film.
- Who directed The Purple Cipher?
- The Purple Cipher was directed by Chester Bennett.
- Who stars in The Purple Cipher?
- The Purple Cipher stars Earle Williams, Vola Vale, Ernest Shields, Allan Forrest, Henry A. Barrows, Goro Kino.
- What genre is The Purple Cipher?
- The Purple Cipher is a Crime, Drama, Mystery film.
- Where was The Purple Cipher produced?
- The Purple Cipher was produced in United States of America.