The Purple Cipher
Synopsis
Jeanne Baldwin, Leonard Staunton, Alan Fitzhugh and Jack Baldwin are guided on a tour of underground dens in Chinatown by Hop Lee. During their trip, Wang Foo abducts Jeanne, and she and her companions are rescued through the intervention of private detective Frank Condon. Three months later, Fitzhugh is missing, supposedly murdered by the Chinese. Jack Baldwin is threatened, poisoned and his body disappears. Next, a threat against Jeanne is received by Staunton. To save her life, he is to meet the blackmailers at a bay in the harbor. Enlisting the aid of a submarine, Staunton captures the three conspirators, who turn out to be the missing victims in the case, led by Condon. The three had planned the escapade to extort money from Staunton. The mystery thus resolved, Staunton and Jeanne are married. A lost film.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 11, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chester Bennett
- Screenplay & Story
- Murray Leinster, J. Grubb Alexander
- Original Title
- The Purple Cipher
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chester Bennett
Murray Leinster, J. Grubb Alexander
Jack MacKenzie
Department Leadership Roster
Chester Bennett
Director
J. Grubb Alexander
Writer
Jack MacKenzie
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Purple Cipher
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Purple Cipher about?
Jeanne Baldwin, Leonard Staunton, Alan Fitzhugh and Jack Baldwin are guided on a tour of underground dens in Chinatown by Hop Lee. During their trip, Wang Foo abducts Jeanne, and she and her companions are rescued through the intervention of private detective Frank Condon. Three months later, Fitzhugh is missing, supposedly murdered by the Chinese. Jack Baldwin is threatened, poisoned and his body disappears. Next, a threat against Jeanne is received by Staunton. To save her life, he is to meet the blackmailers at a bay in the harbor. Enlisting the aid of a submarine, Staunton captures the three conspirators, who turn out to be the missing victims in the case, led by Condon. The three had planned the escapade to extort money from Staunton. The mystery thus resolved, Staunton and Jeanne are married. A lost film.
Who directed The Purple Cipher?
The Purple Cipher was directed by Chester Bennett.
Who stars in The Purple Cipher?
The principal cast of The Purple Cipher includes Earle Williams, Vola Vale, Ernest Shields, Allan Forrest, Henry A. Barrows.
When was The Purple Cipher released and how long is it?
The Purple Cipher was released in 1920 with a total runtime of Unknown.