The Silent Master (1917)

The Silent Master (1917) poster

Valentin Marquis de Sombreiul, alias Monsieur Simon, is known as the great master because he is the leader of a band of Parisian Apaches who mete out their own private justice to individuals who have violated their code in a secret tribunal known as the court of St. Simon. In an effort to cure Eugene, a young American longing for excitement, Valentin induces the young man to witness these horrors with the result that the youth is drawn into the Apache gang and sentenced to prison for one of their crimes. Later, after the master has disbanded his secret society and married Virginia Arlen, a girl from an aristocratic family, he discovers to his horror that the boy whose life he has ruined is his wife's brother. It is then up to him to try and make amends.

Director: Léonce Perret
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 70 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Lucien N. Andriot, André Barlatier
Production: Robert Warwick Film
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

Keywords

lost film

More Films by Director: Léonce Perret
More Films in Genre: Crime, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Silent Master about?
Valentin Marquis de Sombreiul, alias Monsieur Simon, is known as the great master because he is the leader of a band of Parisian Apaches who mete out their own private justice to individuals who have violated their code in a secret tribunal known as the court of St. Simon. In an effort to cure Eugene, a young American longing for excitement, Valentin induces the young man to witness these horrors with the result that the youth is drawn into the Apache gang and sentenced to prison for one of their crimes. Later, after the master has disbanded his secret society and married Virginia Arlen, a girl from an aristocratic family, he discovers to his horror that the boy whose life he has ruined is his wife's brother. It is then up to him to try and make amends.
Who directed The Silent Master?
The Silent Master was directed by Léonce Perret.
Who stars in The Silent Master?
The Silent Master stars Robert Warwick, Olive Tell, Ann Little, Donald Gallaher, Juliette Moore.
How long is The Silent Master?
The Silent Master has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
What genre is The Silent Master?
The Silent Master is a Crime, Drama film.
Where was The Silent Master produced?
The Silent Master was produced in United States of America.