The Mystery of the Double Cross
Synopsis
Originally written for Pearl White, this silent serial is a great action-packed adventure starring Molly King and Leon Bary. This serial had fifteen chapters, each one two reels in length. The chapters were: 1. The Lady in Number '7' 2. The Masked Stranger 3. An Hour to Live 4. Kidnapped 5. The Life Current 6. The Dead Come Back 7. Into Thin Air 8. The Stranger Disposes 9. When Jail Birds Fly 10. The Hole-in-the-Wall 11. Love's Sacrifice 12. Riddle of the Double Cross 13. The Face of the Stranger 14. The Hidden Brand 15. Mystery of the Double Cross.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 17, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Parke, Louis J. Gasnier
- Screenplay & Story
- Bertram Millhauser, Gilson Willets
- Original Title
- The Mystery of the Double Cross
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 5h 50m
- Production Studios
- Astra Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Parke, Louis J. Gasnier
Bertram Millhauser, Gilson Willets
Department Leadership Roster
William Parke
Director
Louis J. Gasnier
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Mystery of the Double Cross.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Mystery of the Double Cross.
list9
Similar Titles to The Mystery of the Double Cross
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
5.7
1.0
4.8
5.8
9.0
6.6
8.0
7.0
7.0
9.0
10.0
6.4
6.6
6.0
9.0
More Like The Mystery of the Double Cross
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Mystery of the Double Cross
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Mystery of the Double Cross about?
Originally written for Pearl White, this silent serial is a great action-packed adventure starring Molly King and Leon Bary. This serial had fifteen chapters, each one two reels in length. The chapters were: 1. The Lady in Number '7' 2. The Masked Stranger 3. An Hour to Live 4. Kidnapped 5. The Life Current 6. The Dead Come Back 7. Into Thin Air 8. The Stranger Disposes 9. When Jail Birds Fly 10. The Hole-in-the-Wall 11. Love's Sacrifice 12. Riddle of the Double Cross 13. The Face of the Stranger 14. The Hidden Brand 15. Mystery of the Double Cross.
Who directed The Mystery of the Double Cross?
The Mystery of the Double Cross was directed by William Parke, Louis J. Gasnier.
Who stars in The Mystery of the Double Cross?
The principal cast of The Mystery of the Double Cross includes Mollie King, Léon Bary, Ralph Stuart, Gladden James, Clarine Seymour.
When was The Mystery of the Double Cross released and how long is it?
The Mystery of the Double Cross was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 5h 50m.
Is The Mystery of the Double Cross based on a book or true story?
The Mystery of the Double Cross is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gilson Willets".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mystery of the Double Cross?
The Mystery of the Double Cross holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).