The Master Mystery(1918)
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The Master Mystery Synopsis
In this action-packed serial, government agent Quentin Locke infiltrates a corrupt patents company, only to run into the gleaming terror of its robot protector, the Automaton. In order to save the beautiful Eva Brent and find a cure for the dreaded Madagascar Madness, Locke suffers an inhuman array of tortures and physical restraints. He is chained, tied with barbed wire, padlocked in a crate and thrown in the water, tied beneath a descending elevator, strapped to an electric chair, and bound in an elaborate Oriental torture chamber.
The Master Mystery (1918) is a action and mystery film directed by Harry Grossman, released on November 18, 1918 with a runtime of 3h 58m. It stars Harry Houdini, Marguerite Marsh, Ruth Stonehouse and Edna Britton. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Harry Grossman
- Writers:
- Arthur B. Reeve, Charles Logue
- Production:
- Rolfe Photoplays
- Status:
- Released
The Master Mystery Cast & Crew
Main cast
Harry Houdini
as Quentin Locke
Marguerite Marsh
as Eva Brent
Ruth Stonehouse
as Zita Dane
- Edna Britton
Edna Britton
as De Luxe Dora
- William Pike
William Pike
as Paul Balcom
- Charles E. Graham
Charles E. Graham
as Herbert Balcom
Floyd Buckley
as Q the Automaton
- Jack Burns
Jack Burns
as Peter Brent
- Sam Kim
Sam Kim
Key crew
Directed by Harry Grossman, written by Arthur B. Reeve and Charles Logue.
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The Master Mystery Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Master Mystery – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Master Mystery online?
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Who stars in The Master Mystery?
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The main cast of The Master Mystery (1918) includes Harry Houdini, Marguerite Marsh, Ruth Stonehouse, Edna Britton and William Pike. The film was directed by Harry Grossman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Master Mystery released?
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The Master Mystery was released on November 18, 1918 and runs for 3h 58m.
Is The Master Mystery worth watching?
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The Master Mystery (1918) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.