

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.
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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
Charles Brabin
Horace G. Plympton
Department Leadership Roster
Horace G. Plympton
Writer
Charles Brabin
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About What Happened to Mary
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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.).




















