The Purple Mask
“The serial of the season -- Mystery, Adventure, Love, Romance, Thrills”
Synopsis
Cunard turns into The Queen of the Apaches, an outlaw who steals from the rich to gives to the poor, always leaving a purple mask behind as a trademark.
Top Cast
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Francis Ford
Phil Kelly/The Sphinx
Grace Cunard
Patricia Montez/Queen of the Apaches
Jean Hathaway
Eleanor Van Nuys
Peter Gerald
Pete Bartlett, Kerry's Assistant (as Pete Gerald)
Jerome Ash
Bull Sanderson, Kerry's Assistant (as Jerry Ash)
John Featherstone
Stephen Dupont
John Duffy
Silk Donahue
Monty Banks
Jack Elliot & Jacques, Patricia's Butler (as Mario Bianchi)
Gertrude Short
Mary MacLean
Tom London
Robert Jackson, Inventor (as Leonard Clapham)
William White
The King
Philip Ford
Joe Butts
Abe Mundon
Wallace Drew
Duke Worne
Duke Hestor
Juan Aristi Eulate
John Ford
(unconfirmed)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis Ford, Grace Cunard
- Screenplay & Story
- Grace Cunard, Francis Ford
- Original Title
- The Purple Mask
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 5h 30m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis Ford, Grace Cunard
Grace Cunard, Francis Ford
Abe Stern, Julius Stern, Grace Cunard
Department Leadership Roster
Grace Cunard
Writer
Francis Ford
Director
Grace Cunard
Director
Francis Ford
Writer
Grace Cunard
Producer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Purple Mask.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Purple Mask
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Purple Mask about?
Cunard turns into The Queen of the Apaches, an outlaw who steals from the rich to gives to the poor, always leaving a purple mask behind as a trademark.
Who directed The Purple Mask?
The Purple Mask was directed by Francis Ford, Grace Cunard.
Who stars in The Purple Mask?
The principal cast of The Purple Mask includes Francis Ford, Grace Cunard, Jean Hathaway, Peter Gerald, Jerome Ash.
When was The Purple Mask released and how long is it?
The Purple Mask was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 5h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Purple Mask?
The Purple Mask holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).