19 October 1919 Action, Thriller, Mystery 420 mins
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!
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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 as Mlle. Zora Ruharde
Al Ernest Garcia as Wang
Harry Archer as Raoul Bornay
C.M. Williams as Aboul Shabistari
John George as Borno - The Ape Man
Charles King as Henchman
United States 19 October 1919
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