The Eyes of Mystery
Synopsis
Carma Carmichael, who lives with her uncle Quincy, is kidnapped by her renegade father Roger and taken to his ancestral Southern home. Uncle Quincy sends young Jack Carrington to investigate and goes into hiding, leading the Carmichaels to believe he is dead. Carma is at first suspicious of Jack's intentions but soon learns that the man who abducted her is actually an impostor who had murdered her father and now lives in the plantation with a group of thugs. Despite "Roger's" attempts to take Jack's life, the young man incites the thugs against him and they attack the house.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 21, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tod Browning
- Screenplay & Story
- J.U. Giesy, June Mathis, Octavus Roy Cohen
- Original Title
- The Eyes of Mystery
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Metro Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tod Browning
J.U. Giesy, June Mathis, Octavus Roy Cohen
Harry Leslie Keepers
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Leslie Keepers
Director of Photography
June Mathis
Writer
Tod Browning
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Eyes of Mystery
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What is The Eyes of Mystery about?
Carma Carmichael, who lives with her uncle Quincy, is kidnapped by her renegade father Roger and taken to his ancestral Southern home. Uncle Quincy sends young Jack Carrington to investigate and goes into hiding, leading the Carmichaels to believe he is dead. Carma is at first suspicious of Jack's intentions but soon learns that the man who abducted her is actually an impostor who had murdered her father and now lives in the plantation with a group of thugs. Despite "Roger's" attempts to take Jack's life, the young man incites the thugs against him and they attack the house.
Who directed The Eyes of Mystery?
The Eyes of Mystery was directed by Tod Browning.
Who stars in The Eyes of Mystery?
The principal cast of The Eyes of Mystery includes Edith Storey, Bradley Barker, Harry Northrup, Kempton Greene, Frank Bennett.
When was The Eyes of Mystery released and how long is it?
The Eyes of Mystery was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Eyes of Mystery?
The Eyes of Mystery holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).