The Unknown Purple (1923)
Gripping! Thrilling! Unusual!
Inventor Peter Marchmont has discovered a purple light that renders the user invisible. On his release from prison, Marchmont, disguised as Victor Cromport, uses the light to revenge himself against his former wife, Jewel, and her partner, James Dawson, who framed him for theft. Making himself invisible, Marchmont gradually ruins Dawson. He so wins Jewel's confidence and love that she is willing to kill Dawson at Marchmont's request. Finally, Marchmont leaves the scheming couple to their own misery and marries Jewel's sister, Ruth Marsh.
Director: Roland West
Genre: Mystery, Science Fiction
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: October 1, 1923
Cast
- Henry B. Walthall - Peter Marchmont / Victor Cromport
- Alice Lake - Jewel Marchmont
- Stuart Holmes - James Dawson
- Helen Ferguson - Ruth Marsh
- Frankie Lee - Bobbie
- Ethel Grey Terry - Mrs. Freddie Goodlittle
- James Morrison - Leslie Bradbury
- Johnny Arthur - Freddie Goodlittle
- Richard Wayne - George Allison
- Brinsley Shaw - Hawkins
Screenplay
- Paul Schofield (Adaptation)
- Roland West (Adaptation)
Production: Carlos Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Roland West
More Films in Genre: Mystery, Science Fiction
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Unknown Purple about?
- Inventor Peter Marchmont has discovered a purple light that renders the user invisible. On his release from prison, Marchmont, disguised as Victor Cromport, uses the light to revenge himself against his former wife, Jewel, and her partner, James Dawson, who framed him for theft. Making himself invisible, Marchmont gradually ruins Dawson. He so wins Jewel's confidence and love that she is willing to kill Dawson at Marchmont's request. Finally, Marchmont leaves the scheming couple to their own misery and marries Jewel's sister, Ruth Marsh.
- Who directed The Unknown Purple?
- The Unknown Purple was directed by Roland West.
- Who stars in The Unknown Purple?
- The Unknown Purple stars Henry B. Walthall, Alice Lake, Stuart Holmes, Helen Ferguson, Frankie Lee, Ethel Grey Terry.
- How long is The Unknown Purple?
- The Unknown Purple has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is The Unknown Purple?
- The Unknown Purple is a Mystery, Science Fiction film.
- Where was The Unknown Purple produced?
- The Unknown Purple was produced in United States of America.