The Black Pearl (1928)
A pearl stolen from an Indian idol results in nothing but trouble for its owner. After he receives death threats by note pinned to a dagger, he decides to gather his relatives in his old mansion for a reading of his will. Unfortunately, the family members are being mysteriously bumped off one by one. The butler and an heiress set out to discover what's going on.
Director: Scott Pembroke
Genre: Mystery
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: December 18, 1928
Cast
- Lila Lee - Eugenie Bromley
- Ray Hallor - Robert Lathrop
- Carl Stockdale - Ethelbert / Bertram Chisolm
- Howard Lorenz - Dr. Drake
- Adele Watson - Sarah Runyan
- Thomas A. Curran - Silas Lathrop
- Sybil Grove - Miss Sheen
- Lew Short - Eugene Bromley
- George B. French - Stephen Runyan
- Joseph Belmont - Wiggenbottom
Screenplay
- Nancy Mann Waddel Woodrow (Novel)
- Arthur Hoerl (Screenplay)
Production: Trem Carr Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
pearl
More Films by Director: Scott Pembroke
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Black Pearl about?
- A pearl stolen from an Indian idol results in nothing but trouble for its owner. After he receives death threats by note pinned to a dagger, he decides to gather his relatives in his old mansion for a reading of his will. Unfortunately, the family members are being mysteriously bumped off one by one. The butler and an heiress set out to discover what's going on.
- Who directed The Black Pearl?
- The Black Pearl was directed by Scott Pembroke.
- Who stars in The Black Pearl?
- The Black Pearl stars Lila Lee, Ray Hallor, Carl Stockdale, Howard Lorenz, Adele Watson, Thomas A. Curran.
- How long is The Black Pearl?
- The Black Pearl has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is The Black Pearl?
- The Black Pearl is a Mystery film.
- Where was The Black Pearl produced?
- The Black Pearl was produced in United States of America.