The Silent Mystery
Synopsis
While visiting Egypt, Mrs. Graham steals a famous jewel called "The Eye of the World" from a mummy's sarcophagus and returns to the United States, planning to use the gem as collateral for a loan. Kah, the priestess in charge of protecting the tombs of Egyptian nobility, is soon on her trail , determined to retrieve the gem. Mrs. Graham's lovely daughter, Betty, agrees to marry a suitor for money to prop up her father's failing business. When the bridegroom is murdered on the couple's wedding night, and the body disappears, Phil Kelly decides to lend a hand in solving the crimes.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- Elsie Van Name
- Original Title
- The Silent Mystery
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 4h 0m
- Production Studios
- Burston Films Inc
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis Ford
Elsie Van Name
Department Leadership Roster
Francis Ford
Director
Elsie Van Name
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Silent Mystery
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What is The Silent Mystery about?
While visiting Egypt, Mrs. Graham steals a famous jewel called "The Eye of the World" from a mummy's sarcophagus and returns to the United States, planning to use the gem as collateral for a loan. Kah, the priestess in charge of protecting the tombs of Egyptian nobility, is soon on her trail , determined to retrieve the gem. Mrs. Graham's lovely daughter, Betty, agrees to marry a suitor for money to prop up her father's failing business. When the bridegroom is murdered on the couple's wedding night, and the body disappears, Phil Kelly decides to lend a hand in solving the crimes.
Who directed The Silent Mystery?
The Silent Mystery was directed by Francis Ford.
Who stars in The Silent Mystery?
The principal cast of The Silent Mystery includes Francis Ford, Mae Gaston, Rosemary Theby, Philip Ford, Jerome Ash.
When was The Silent Mystery released and how long is it?
The Silent Mystery was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 4h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Silent Mystery?
The Silent Mystery holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).