The Magic Eye
Synopsis
During World War I, John Bowman, the captain of a tramp steamer, refuses to allow his wife and daughter Shirley to accompany him on a long voyage because he fears that the ship may be torpedoed. Before his departure, he entrusts his life insurance policy to shipping agent Sam Bullard, who, unknown to John, once courted Mrs. Bowman. Shirley, a clairvoyant, has a vision in which her father's ship is torpedoed, and the next day, Sam reports that the ship has been sunk and John killed.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rae Berger
- Screenplay & Story
- Norris Shannon, Frank Howard Clark
- Original Title
- The Magic Eye
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rae Berger
Norris Shannon, Frank Howard Clark
John W. Brown
Department Leadership Roster
John W. Brown
Director of Photography
Rae Berger
Director
Frank Howard Clark
Writer
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
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Magic Eye
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What is The Magic Eye about?
During World War I, John Bowman, the captain of a tramp steamer, refuses to allow his wife and daughter Shirley to accompany him on a long voyage because he fears that the ship may be torpedoed. Before his departure, he entrusts his life insurance policy to shipping agent Sam Bullard, who, unknown to John, once courted Mrs. Bowman. Shirley, a clairvoyant, has a vision in which her father's ship is torpedoed, and the next day, Sam reports that the ship has been sunk and John killed.
Who directed The Magic Eye?
The Magic Eye was directed by Rae Berger.
Who stars in The Magic Eye?
The principal cast of The Magic Eye includes Henry A. Barrows, Claire Du Brey, Zoe Rae, Charles Hill Mailes, William A. Carroll.
When was The Magic Eye released and how long is it?
The Magic Eye was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Magic Eye?
The Magic Eye holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).