The Criminal Hypnotist (1909)

To a reception there is invited a celebrated professor of hypnotism, and during the evening he obliges with an exhibition of his wonderful powers. Several of the guests are put under the influence and made to perform most ridiculous antics, to their embarrassment upon reviving. The daughter of the host is the last to be subjected to the professor's power, and she proves to be such a good subject that the professor at once resolves to make her his unconscious agent in a dastardly plot he at once evolves.

Director: D.W. Griffith
Genre: Crime
Runtime: 10 min
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Cinematography: Billy Bitzer
Production: American Mutoscope & Biograph
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: D.W. Griffith
More Films in Genre: Crime

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Criminal Hypnotist about?
To a reception there is invited a celebrated professor of hypnotism, and during the evening he obliges with an exhibition of his wonderful powers. Several of the guests are put under the influence and made to perform most ridiculous antics, to their embarrassment upon reviving. The daughter of the host is the last to be subjected to the professor's power, and she proves to be such a good subject that the professor at once resolves to make her his unconscious agent in a dastardly plot he at once evolves.
Who directed The Criminal Hypnotist?
The Criminal Hypnotist was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in The Criminal Hypnotist?
The Criminal Hypnotist stars Owen Moore, Marion Leonard, Arthur V. Johnson, David Miles, Charles Inslee, George Gebhardt.
How long is The Criminal Hypnotist?
The Criminal Hypnotist has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
What genre is The Criminal Hypnotist?
The Criminal Hypnotist is a Crime film.
Where was The Criminal Hypnotist produced?
The Criminal Hypnotist was produced in United States of America.