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'The Great London Mystery' is a 1920 British silent crime film directed by Charles Raymond and starring David Devant, Robert Clifton and Charles Raymond.[https://web.archive.org/web/20121024010036/http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/title/224143 BFI | Film & TV Database | The GREAT LONDON MYSTERY (1920)]. Ftvdb.bfi.org.uk (2009-04-16). Retrieved on 2013-07-17. It was a 12-chapter serial showcasing the acting abilities of one of the most famous magicians of his time, David Devant (1868-1941), allowing him to present his routine on film. After years of doing sleight of hand stage shows, Devant later turned to acting and film distribution.Workman, Christopher; Howarth, Troy (2016). "Tome of Terror: Horror Films of the Silent Era". Midnight Marquee Press. p. 220.. The film was co-written by Charles Raymond and Hope Loring. It is considered a lost film today.

Plot



An illusionist called The Master Magician tries to obstruct the evil plans of an Asian villain named Ching Ling Fu who has supernatural powers. Also in the film, an Englishman robs a sacred jewel from a temple and is haunted by its curse. The film couldn't have been too serious since one of the characters was named "Froggie the Vampire".Workman, Christopher; Howarth, Troy (2016). "Tome of Terror: Horror Films of the Silent Era". Midnight Marquee Press. p. 220..

Cast



* David Devant ... The Master Magician

* Robert Clifton ... Bob Sefton

* Charles Raymond ... Ching Fu

* Lady Doris Stapleton ... Audrey Malvern

* Kenneth Duffy ... Edward Selwyn

* Martin Valmour ... Webb

* Lester Gard ... The Man Monkey

* Sadie Bennett ... Curley

* Lola De Liane ... Froggie the vampire

References






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