The Silent Master
Synopsis
Valentin Marquis de Sombreiul, alias Monsieur Simon, is known as the great master because he is the leader of a band of Parisian Apaches who mete out their own private justice to individuals who have violated their code in a secret tribunal known as the court of St. Simon. In an effort to cure Eugene, a young American longing for excitement, Valentin induces the young man to witness these horrors with the result that the youth is drawn into the Apache gang and sentenced to prison for one of their crimes. Later, after the master has disbanded his secret society and married Virginia Arlen, a girl from an aristocratic family, he discovers to his horror that the boy whose life he has ruined is his wife's brother. It is then up to him to try and make amends.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Léonce Perret
- Screenplay & Story
- Léonce Perret, E. Phillips Oppenheim
- Original Title
- The Silent Master
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Robert Warwick Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Léonce Perret
Léonce Perret, E. Phillips Oppenheim
Lucien N. Andriot, André Barlatier
Robert Warwick
Department Leadership Roster
Léonce Perret
Director
Léonce Perret
Writer
Lucien N. Andriot
Director of Photography
André Barlatier
Director of Photography
Robert Warwick
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Silent Master
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What is The Silent Master about?
Valentin Marquis de Sombreiul, alias Monsieur Simon, is known as the great master because he is the leader of a band of Parisian Apaches who mete out their own private justice to individuals who have violated their code in a secret tribunal known as the court of St. Simon. In an effort to cure Eugene, a young American longing for excitement, Valentin induces the young man to witness these horrors with the result that the youth is drawn into the Apache gang and sentenced to prison for one of their crimes. Later, after the master has disbanded his secret society and married Virginia Arlen, a girl from an aristocratic family, he discovers to his horror that the boy whose life he has ruined is his wife's brother. It is then up to him to try and make amends.
Who directed The Silent Master?
The Silent Master was directed by Léonce Perret.
Who stars in The Silent Master?
The principal cast of The Silent Master includes Robert Warwick, Olive Tell, Ann Little, Donald Gallaher, Juliette Moore.
When was The Silent Master released and how long is it?
The Silent Master was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is The Silent Master based on a book or true story?
The Silent Master is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "E. Phillips Oppenheim".