The Forbidden Room
Synopsis
Fulfilling a promise made to his mother on her deathbed, Dr. James Gibson finds his sister Pauline who has run away after giving birth to an illegitimate child. His sister's mind has snapped and Gibson takes his sister and his baby niece home with him. The years pass and the niece has grown into a beautiful woman, while her mother is kept locked in a room that the young woman is forbidden to enter. Gibson and his wealthy neighbor, John Morris, are both interested in hypnotism, and one night the two men conduct an experiment by hypnotizing Gibson's niece. This film is presumed lost.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 20, 1914
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Dwan
- Screenplay & Story
- Bess Meredyth
- Original Title
- The Forbidden Room
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Bison Motion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Dwan
Bess Meredyth
Department Leadership Roster
Allan Dwan
Director
Bess Meredyth
Writer
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What is The Forbidden Room about?
Fulfilling a promise made to his mother on her deathbed, Dr. James Gibson finds his sister Pauline who has run away after giving birth to an illegitimate child. His sister's mind has snapped and Gibson takes his sister and his baby niece home with him. The years pass and the niece has grown into a beautiful woman, while her mother is kept locked in a room that the young woman is forbidden to enter. Gibson and his wealthy neighbor, John Morris, are both interested in hypnotism, and one night the two men conduct an experiment by hypnotizing Gibson's niece. This film is presumed lost.
Who directed The Forbidden Room?
The Forbidden Room was directed by Allan Dwan.
Who stars in The Forbidden Room?
The principal cast of The Forbidden Room includes Murdock MacQuarrie, Pauline Bush, William C. Dowlan, Lon Chaney, John Burton.
When was The Forbidden Room released and how long is it?
The Forbidden Room was released in 1914 with a total runtime of 20m.