The Mysterious Cipher
Synopsis
Chilton, a crooked dealer in antiques, decides on a daring scheme to recoup his finances by defrauding the railroad. A car-load of cheap furniture is shipped with a valuation of $40,000 on it. Blanding, the tool of Chilton and his partner, awaits at Lone Point a telegram giving the number of the car.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 24, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Gunnis Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- Homer Von Flindt
- Original Title
- The Mysterious Cipher
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Kalem Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Gunnis Davis
Homer Von Flindt
Department Leadership Roster
J. Gunnis Davis
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 Mysterious Cipher
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What is The Mysterious Cipher about?
Chilton, a crooked dealer in antiques, decides on a daring scheme to recoup his finances by defrauding the railroad. A car-load of cheap furniture is shipped with a valuation of $40,000 on it. Blanding, the tool of Chilton and his partner, awaits at Lone Point a telegram giving the number of the car.
Who directed The Mysterious Cipher?
The Mysterious Cipher was directed by J. Gunnis Davis.
Who stars in The Mysterious Cipher?
The principal cast of The Mysterious Cipher includes Helen Gibson, George A. Williams, Hoot Gibson, Charles Dudley, Scott Pembroke.
When was The Mysterious Cipher released and how long is it?
The Mysterious Cipher was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mysterious Cipher?
The Mysterious Cipher holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).