The Microscope Mystery (1916)

The Microscope Mystery (1916) poster

When a wealthy hypochondriac is dissatisfied by the care of the town doctor (Doc Arnold), he consults with a new physician in town who swindles him out of a large sum of money. When his daughter tries to retrieve the check, the quack (Dr. Bell) turns up dead with a gun shot wound to the chest. Doc Arnold lends his expertise to the investigation and solves the case by finding microscopic evidence on the murder weapon left at the scene.

Director: Paul Powell
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Mystery
Runtime: 50 min
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Production: Fine Arts Film Company, Triangle Distributing
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

Keywords

partially lost film, ucla

More Films by Director: Paul Powell
More Films in Genre: Comedy, Drama, Mystery

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Microscope Mystery about?
When a wealthy hypochondriac is dissatisfied by the care of the town doctor (Doc Arnold), he consults with a new physician in town who swindles him out of a large sum of money. When his daughter tries to retrieve the check, the quack (Dr. Bell) turns up dead with a gun shot wound to the chest. Doc Arnold lends his expertise to the investigation and solves the case by finding microscopic evidence on the murder weapon left at the scene.
Who directed The Microscope Mystery?
The Microscope Mystery was directed by Paul Powell.
Who stars in The Microscope Mystery?
The Microscope Mystery stars Constance Talmadge, Wilfred Lucas, F.A. Turner, Winifred Westover, Monte Blue, Kate Bruce.
How long is The Microscope Mystery?
The Microscope Mystery has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
What genre is The Microscope Mystery?
The Microscope Mystery is a Comedy, Drama, Mystery film.
Where was The Microscope Mystery produced?
The Microscope Mystery was produced in United States of America.