The Mysterious Cipher (1916)
Chilton, a crooked dealer in antiques, decides on a daring scheme to recoup his finances by defrauding the railroad. A car-load of cheap furniture is shipped with a valuation of $40,000 on it. Blanding, the tool of Chilton and his partner, awaits at Lone Point a telegram giving the number of the car.
Director: J. Gunnis Davis
Genre: Thriller
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date: June 24, 1916
Cast
- Helen Gibson - Helen
- George A. Williams - Chilton - Dealer in Antiques
- Hoot Gibson - Blanding
- Charles Dudley - The Claim Agent
- Scott Pembroke - Chilton's Partner
Screenplay
- Homer Von Flindt (Story)
Production: Kalem Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Mysterious Cipher about?
- Chilton, a crooked dealer in antiques, decides on a daring scheme to recoup his finances by defrauding the railroad. A car-load of cheap furniture is shipped with a valuation of $40,000 on it. Blanding, the tool of Chilton and his partner, awaits at Lone Point a telegram giving the number of the car.
- Who directed The Mysterious Cipher?
- The Mysterious Cipher was directed by J. Gunnis Davis.
- Who stars in The Mysterious Cipher?
- The Mysterious Cipher stars Helen Gibson, George A. Williams, Hoot Gibson, Charles Dudley, Scott Pembroke.
- How long is The Mysterious Cipher?
- The Mysterious Cipher has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
- What genre is The Mysterious Cipher?
- The Mysterious Cipher is a Thriller film.
- Where was The Mysterious Cipher produced?
- The Mysterious Cipher was produced in United States of America.