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Something Always Happens (1928 film)
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Wikipedia article
'Something Always Happens' is a 1928 American silent horror film directed by Frank Tuttle. The plot was the work of director Frank Tuttle, from which the screenplay was written by Florence Ryerson and Raymond Cannon, and the subtitles were provided by Herman J. Mankiewicz. The film stars Esther Ralston, Neil Hamilton, Sjin Kamiyama, Charles Sellon, Roscoe Karns, Lawrence Grant, and Mischa Auer. It was released on March 24, 1928, by Paramount Pictures. It is not known whether the film survives, or who holds the rights.[http://www.silentera.com/PSFL/data/S/SomethingAlwaysHappens1928.html Progressive Silent Film List: 'Something Always Happens'] at silentera.com
The Oriental character played by Sjin Kamiyama in the film resembled Fu Manchu, not surprising as Sax Rohmer's 'Fu Manchu' character was very popular among filmgoers in 1928. Japanese actor Sojin played similar horror roles in 'The Bat' (1926), 'The Unholy Night' (1929) and 'Seven Footprints to Satan' (1929). This film should not be confused with the 1934 sound film of the same title.
Plot
A thrill-seeking socialite named Diana Mallory is engaged to marry a bland, very proper Englishman named Roderick Keswick. Keswick wants to purge Diana of her thrill-seeking ways, so he arranges for her to spend a night in a haunted house in order to frighten the audacity out of her. Unbeknownst to Keswick, the old mansion is being used as a hideout for an Oriental criminal mastermind named Chang-Tzo, and Diana winds up having the adventure of her life. The house sports some weird characters, one of which is referred to in the film as "The Thing" (Noble Johnson).
Cast
*Esther Ralston as Diana Mallory
*Neil Hamilton as Roderick Keswick
*Sjin Kamiyama as Chang-Tzo
*Charles Sellon as Perkins
*Roscoe Karns as George
*Lawrence Grant as The Earl of Rochester
*Mischa Auer as Clark
*Noble Johnson as The Thing
*Vera Lewis as Grfin Agathe
*George Y. Harvey as Scotland Yard Inspector (uncredited)
References
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