The Diamond Makers (1913)

Bhadon, an aged chemist, actuated by the decree of Buddha that in America the secret of making artificial diamonds would be discovered, gives his life to the cause and succeeds. Elated at his titanic success. Bhadon sends his trusted Hindoo servant to the high priest in India, pleading that Shedah might be spared to assist in disposing of the product. Shedah, the powerful emissary for the cause, is dispatched with her two bodyguards to American soil, where, through her wiles and marvelous beauty, she is enabled to effect sale after sale to the wealthy. This monstrous flooding of the American market with gems of astonishing brilliancy and value alarms, to a marked degree, the Kimberly interests, who controlled this outlet.

Director: Robert Z. Leonard
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 10 min
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Production: Rex Motion Picture Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

Keywords

silent film, artificial diamonds

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Diamond Makers about?
Bhadon, an aged chemist, actuated by the decree of Buddha that in America the secret of making artificial diamonds would be discovered, gives his life to the cause and succeeds. Elated at his titanic success. Bhadon sends his trusted Hindoo servant to the high priest in India, pleading that Shedah might be spared to assist in disposing of the product. Shedah, the powerful emissary for the cause, is dispatched with her two bodyguards to American soil, where, through her wiles and marvelous beauty, she is enabled to effect sale after sale to the wealthy. This monstrous flooding of the American market with gems of astonishing brilliancy and value alarms, to a marked degree, the Kimberly interests, who controlled this outlet.
Who directed The Diamond Makers?
The Diamond Makers was directed by Robert Z. Leonard.
Who stars in The Diamond Makers?
The Diamond Makers stars Margarita Fischer, Robert Z. Leonard, James McQuarrie, Joseph Singleton.
How long is The Diamond Makers?
The Diamond Makers has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
What genre is The Diamond Makers?
The Diamond Makers is a Drama film.
Where was The Diamond Makers produced?
The Diamond Makers was produced in United States of America.