The Mystery of the Yellow Room
“Box-office mystery!”
Synopsis
The intrepid reporter and amateur sleuth Joseph Rouletabille becomes involved in the investigation of a hideous crime committed in a room painted yellow, whose door was locked from the inside…
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →William Walcott
Professor Strangerson
Edmund Elton
Robert Darzac
George Cowl
Frédéric Larsan
Ethel Grey Terry
Mathilde Strangerson
Lorin Baker
Joseph Rouletabille
Jean Del Val
Jean Sainclair
W. H. Burton
Daddy Jacques
Henry S. Koser
Mr. Bernier
Jean Ewing
Mrs. Bernier
William Morrison
Judge Marquet
Louis R. Grisel
Mr. Maleine
John McQuire
Mr. Mathieu
Catherine Ashley
Mrs. Mathieu
Ivan Dobble
The Green Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 19, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Émile Chautard
- Screenplay & Story
- Émile Chautard
- Original Title
- The Mystery of the Yellow Room
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Emile Chautard Pictures, Mayflower Photoplay Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Émile Chautard
Émile Chautard, Gaston Leroux
Jacques Bizeul
Émile Chautard
Department Leadership Roster
Émile Chautard
Screenplay
Émile Chautard
Director
Émile Chautard
Producer
Jacques Bizeul
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mystery of the Yellow Room
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What is The Mystery of the Yellow Room about?
The intrepid reporter and amateur sleuth Joseph Rouletabille becomes involved in the investigation of a hideous crime committed in a room painted yellow, whose door was locked from the inside…
Who directed The Mystery of the Yellow Room?
The Mystery of the Yellow Room was directed by Émile Chautard.
Who stars in The Mystery of the Yellow Room?
The principal cast of The Mystery of the Yellow Room includes William Walcott, Edmund Elton, George Cowl, Ethel Grey Terry, Lorin Baker.
When was The Mystery of the Yellow Room released and how long is it?
The Mystery of the Yellow Room was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Is The Mystery of the Yellow Room based on a book or true story?
The Mystery of the Yellow Room is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gaston Leroux".