The Mysteries of Myra
Synopsis
Myra Maynard's family is cursed by the devil-worshipping Black Order and she is marked for death by black magic on the eve of her eighteenth birthday. Dr. Payson Alden, the movies' first psychic detective, uses science to try and defeat the cult's evil spells, and is assisted by his friend Haji, a Hindu mystic. During the course of the 15 episodes of the serial, the clairvoyant Myra is assaulted by, among other supernatural menaces, astral demons, a fire elemental, even a "thought monster" brought to life by the malicious will of fifteen men, Levitation, crystal balls, automatic writing, mediums, witchcraft, a golden idol come to life, and many more bizarre elements which made movie history also figure into the story to make this a truly fascinating series that you will not want to miss. (mysteriesofmyra.com)
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 24, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leopold Wharton, Theodore Wharton
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles W. Goddard
- Original Title
- The Mysteries of Myra
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 5h 10m
- Production Studios
- Wharton, International Film Service
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leopold Wharton, Theodore Wharton
Charles W. Goddard, Hereward Carrington
Department Leadership Roster
Leopold Wharton
Director
Theodore Wharton
Director
Charles W. Goddard
Screenplay
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What is The Mysteries of Myra about?
Myra Maynard's family is cursed by the devil-worshipping Black Order and she is marked for death by black magic on the eve of her eighteenth birthday. Dr. Payson Alden, the movies' first psychic detective, uses science to try and defeat the cult's evil spells, and is assisted by his friend Haji, a Hindu mystic. During the course of the 15 episodes of the serial, the clairvoyant Myra is assaulted by, among other supernatural menaces, astral demons, a fire elemental, even a "thought monster" brought to life by the malicious will of fifteen men, Levitation, crystal balls, automatic writing, mediums, witchcraft, a golden idol come to life, and many more bizarre elements which made movie history also figure into the story to make this a truly fascinating series that you will not want to miss. (mysteriesofmyra.com)
Who directed The Mysteries of Myra?
The Mysteries of Myra was directed by Leopold Wharton, Theodore Wharton.
Who stars in The Mysteries of Myra?
The principal cast of The Mysteries of Myra includes Jean Sothern, Howard Estabrook, Allan Murnane, M.W. Rale, Bessie Wharton.
When was The Mysteries of Myra released and how long is it?
The Mysteries of Myra was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 5h 10m.