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The Mystic
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Wikipedia article
'The Mystic' is a 1925 American MGM silent drama film directed by Tod Browning, who later directed MGM's 'Freaks' (1932). It was co-written by Browning and Waldemar Young, writing a similar storyline to their earlier 1925 hit film 'The Unholy Three'. Browning was unable however to hire his favorite star Lon Chaney this time around, and 'The Mystic' wound up a little-known film with a cast of now-forgotten names.Workman, Christopher; Howarth, Troy (2016). "Tome of Terror: Horror Films of the Silent Era". Midnight Marquee Press. p.289. .
Eaker, 2016: Because of the lack of usual Browning stars, 'The Mystic' is an interesting, lesser-known film in the directors canon. Not only is it thematically related to his other films, but it also shows the idiosyncratic continuity of his taste in actresses and his ability to mold actors, whoever they were.
Aileen Pringle's gowns in the film were by already famous Romain de Tirtoff (known as Ert).
Eaker, 2016: the luxurious costumes for The Mystic were the work of legendary French designer Ert. Ert said it was a thrilling experience to collaborate with such a distinguished surrealist as Tod Browning.
A print of the film exists.
Plot
As described in a film magazine reviews, Zara is a gypsy rogue who joins with Confederate Zazarack to aid Michael Nash, the crooked guardian of heiress Doris Merrick, to gain control of her estate by way of fake seances. Jimmie Barton with the aid of Zara and her gypsies succeeds in swindling the Wall Street financier out of his fortune. Jimmie tries to tell Zara that he loves her. In a fight with her confederates, he proves his love for her. Zara and her band are captured by the police, and Jimmie escapes with the loot. Zaras suitor tries to get her to marry him, but seeing the hopelessness of his cause, he notifies Jimmie. They are reconciled after Jimmie returns the stolen money.
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References
*Eaker, Alfred. 2016. '[https://alfredeaker.com/2016/01/26/todd-browning-director-retrospective/ Tod Browning Retrospective]'. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
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