"a masterly drama of thrilling action and heart-interest each episode flashing with the marvelous feats of the world's most widely reputed entertainer."18 November 1918Action, Mystery238 mins
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.
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The 15 chapter story involves the heroine being protected by a shadow with burning eyes. There's also a cloak of invisibility, some hypnotism and a giant octopus added to the mix.
Young teenager Sam Witwicky becomes involved in the ancient struggle between two extraterrestrial factions of transforming robots – the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons.
An assassin called Filthy Harry is hired by a shady figure and charged with killing the heroes. The men are framed twice for different robberies by King Kong's new girlfriend, nearly committed to a mental hospital by their devious boss, and forced to battle Filthy Harry's weaponry-laden robot while covered with time bombs.
The nefarious Dr. Fu Manchu searches for the keys to the tomb of Genghis Khan, in order to fulfill a prophecy that will enable him to conquer the world.
A group of sadistic mercenaries led by Col. John Hogan kidnap Michael Danton from his home, and set him loose on the grounds of their secret camp to be used as training for new recruits.
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Harry Houdini in The Master Mystery (1918) Full Movie - Best Version
The Master Mystery is a 1918 mystery silent serial film staring Harry Houdini. It was originally shown in 15 installments this is all 15 episodes. Justice ...
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Justice Department agent Quentin Locke (Harry Houdini) must investigate a powerful cartel protected by a robot.
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Harry Houdini was the greatest escape artist every to live and most everyone still knows his name. Part of his popularity is that he did most of his escapes in full ...
The Master Mystery
Director: Burton King | Production Country: United States | Year: 1918 [?] | Production Company: Rolfe Photoplays (United States) | Film from the collection ...
HARRY HOUDINI THE MASTER MYSTERY EPISODE 2 THE IRON TERROR
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Houdini: The Master Mystery (1920) (Part 10 of 20)
Justice Department agent Quentin Locke (Harry Houdini) must investigate a powerful cartel protected by a robot.
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