"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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Young teenager Sam Witwicky becomes involved in the ancient struggle between two extraterrestrial factions of transforming robots – the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons.
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.
The nature and lure of power: in Dallas, a councilman is on trial for corruption, the D.A. is running for the US Senate, a serial killer is slashing prostitutes, and a professor is murdered.
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.
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.
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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 ...
Houdini: The Master Mystery (1920) (Part 1 of 20)
Justice Department agent Quentin Locke (Harry Houdini) must investigate a powerful cartel protected by a robot.
HARRY HOUDINI THE MASTER MYSTERY EPISODE 1 THE LIVING DEATH
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
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 ...
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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Unrequited love rules the day as both wealthy Judith Sylvester and her invalid aunt pine for men who got away, but happiness lays ahead for one while hopeful dreams sustain the other.
Iris Lee is reared in the small town of Dalton by her deceased mother's friend, Martha Kane, and when she reaches adulthood, Martha's son Jim falls in love with her.
Elinor Shale's happiness at being engaged to Gerald Forster is interrupted by the arrival of her sister Lucy, who confesses that she will soon give birth to an illegitimate child.
A black maid is sitting in the kitchen doing some chore or another (difficult to see what.) Bobby Bumps has hidden inside a box and is trying to get something from the larder without the maid seeing him.
Prince Sami comes from Nigeria and is an uncivilized "nature boy." He is sent to the highly civilized court of Duchess Maria of Arragon, where he initially causes chaos.
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