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IMDbNR19122h 30mUnited States of America

What Happened to Mary

Synopsis

The forerunner of all serials, What Happened to Mary was a series of twelve monthly one reel episodes, each a complete entity in itself, revolving its immediate dramatic and melodramatic problems within the framework of a single episode and designed more for story and suspense situations than action.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

July 25, 1912

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Charles Brabin
Screenplay & Story
Horace G. Plympton
Original Title
What Happened to Mary
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
2h 30m
Production Studios
McClure Publishing Co., Edison Studios

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Charles Brabin

Screenplay & Story

Horace G. Plympton

Department Leadership Roster

Horace G. Plympton

Writer

Charles Brabin

Charles Brabin

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for What Happened to Mary.

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Frequently Asked Questions About What Happened to Mary

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is What Happened to Mary about?

The forerunner of all serials, What Happened to Mary was a series of twelve monthly one reel episodes, each a complete entity in itself, revolving its immediate dramatic and melodramatic problems within the framework of a single episode and designed more for story and suspense situations than action.

Who directed What Happened to Mary?

What Happened to Mary was directed by Charles Brabin.

Who stars in What Happened to Mary?

The principal cast of What Happened to Mary includes Mary Fuller, Marc McDermott, Charles Ogle, Barry O'Moore, Bliss Milford.

When was What Happened to Mary released and how long is it?

What Happened to Mary was released in 1912 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for What Happened to Mary?

What Happened to Mary holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).