The Mysteries of Myra (1916)
Myra Maynard's family is cursed by the devil-worshipping Black Order and she is marked for death by black magic on the eve of her eighteenth birthday. Dr. Payson Alden, the movies' first psychic detective, uses science to try and defeat the cult's evil spells, and is assisted by his friend Haji, a Hindu mystic. During the course of the 15 episodes of the serial, the clairvoyant Myra is assaulted by, among other supernatural menaces, astral demons, a fire elemental, even a "thought monster" brought to life by the malicious will of fifteen men, Levitation, crystal balls, automatic writing, mediums, witchcraft, a golden idol come to life, and many more bizarre elements which made movie history also figure into the story to make this a truly fascinating series that you will not want to miss. (mysteriesofmyra.com)
Cast
- Jean Sothern - Myra Maynard
- Howard Estabrook - Dr. Payson Alden
- Allan Murnane - Arthur Varney
- M.W. Rale - Master of the Black Order
- Bessie Wharton - Mrs. Maynard
- Leroy Baker - Willis - The Maynards' Butler
- Elsie Baker - The Vampire Woman
- Aleister Crowley
- Shinobu Mori - Professor Haji
Screenplay
- Charles W. Goddard (Screenplay)
- Hereward Carrington (Story)
Keywords
movie serial, partly lost
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Mysteries of Myra about?
- Myra Maynard's family is cursed by the devil-worshipping Black Order and she is marked for death by black magic on the eve of her eighteenth birthday. Dr. Payson Alden, the movies' first psychic detective, uses science to try and defeat the cult's evil spells, and is assisted by his friend Haji, a Hindu mystic. During the course of the 15 episodes of the serial, the clairvoyant Myra is assaulted by, among other supernatural menaces, astral demons, a fire elemental, even a "thought monster" brought to life by the malicious will of fifteen men, Levitation, crystal balls, automatic writing, mediums, witchcraft, a golden idol come to life, and many more bizarre elements which made movie history also figure into the story to make this a truly fascinating series that you will not want to miss. (mysteriesofmyra.com)
- Who directed The Mysteries of Myra?
- The Mysteries of Myra was directed by Theodore Wharton, Leopold Wharton.
- Who stars in The Mysteries of Myra?
- The Mysteries of Myra stars Jean Sothern, Howard Estabrook, Allan Murnane, M.W. Rale, Bessie Wharton, Leroy Baker.
- How long is The Mysteries of Myra?
- The Mysteries of Myra has a runtime of 5h 10m (310 minutes).
- What genre is The Mysteries of Myra?
- The Mysteries of Myra is a Horror, Mystery film.
- Where was The Mysteries of Myra produced?
- The Mysteries of Myra was produced in United States of America.