The Trail of the Octopus(1919)
The Trail of the Octopus Synopsis
Carter Holmes, master criminologist, must help the oft-kidnapped Ruth Stanhope to find the 9 daggers that will unlock the secret of the cursed Devil's Trademark!
The Trail of the Octopus (1919) is a mystery, thriller and action film directed by Duke Worne, released on October 19, 1919 with a runtime of 7h. It stars Ben F. Wilson, Neva Gerber, William Dyer and Howard Crampton. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Duke Worne
- Writers:
- J. Grubb Alexander
- Production:
- Hallmark Pictures Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Trail of the Octopus Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ben F. Wilson
as Carter Holmes
Neva Gerber
as Ruth Stanhope
William Dyer
as Sandy MacNab
Howard Crampton
as Dr. Reid Stanhope
William A. Carroll
as Omar
- Marie Pavis
Marie Pavis
as Mlle. Zora Ruharde
Al Ernest Garcia
as Wang
Harry Archer
as Raoul Bornay
- C.M. Williams
C.M. Williams
as Aboul Shabistari
John George
as Borno - The Ape Man
Charles King
as Henchman
Key crew
Directed by Duke Worne, written by J. Grubb Alexander.
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The Trail of the Octopus Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Trail of the Octopus – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Trail of the Octopus online?
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The Trail of the Octopus (1919) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Trail of the Octopus?
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The main cast of The Trail of the Octopus (1919) includes Ben F. Wilson, Neva Gerber, William Dyer, Howard Crampton and William A. Carroll. The film was directed by Duke Worne. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Trail of the Octopus released?
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The Trail of the Octopus was released on October 19, 1919 and runs for 7h.
Is The Trail of the Octopus worth watching?
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The Trail of the Octopus (1919) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery, thriller and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.