USA, 1920
5 reels
35mm film, black and white, 1.33:1
silent
An American horror film directed by Howard M. Mitchell.
Plot Summary
During a party, hypnotist Professor Potter places heiress Janet Fordyce in a trance and, in cahoots with her would-be suitor Chester Barnard, hypnotizes her into stealing jewellery.
Credits
Crew
Directed by: Howard M. Mitchell
Fox Film Corporation
Scenario: J. Anthony Roach [real name: Joseph Anthony Roach]
Story: Natalie S. Lincoln
Cast
Peggy Hyland (Marjorie Langdon)
Henry J. Herbert (Chester Barnard)
Correan Kirkham (Janet Fordyce)
Ruby La Fayette
Albert Roscoe [real name: Alan Roscoe] (Duncan Fordyce)
Edwin Booth Tilton (John Fordyce)
Estelle Evans (Mrs James)
Cora Drew (Mrs Fordyce)
Alternative Titles
黒き影 – Japan
References
Periodicals
- The Bioscope vol.43 no.713 (10 June 1920) p.66a
- Exhibitor’s Trade Review 3 April 1920 p.2007
- The Motion Picture News 3 April 1920 p.3167
- Motion Picture World 3 April 1920 p.142
- Variety 30 October 1920 pp.3301, 3383
Books
- American Silent Horror, Science Fiction and Fantasy Feature Films, 1913-1929 by John T. Soister and Henry Nicolella with Steve Joyce and Harry H. Long p.54 – credits, article
- Reference Guide to Fantastic Films by Walt Lee p.38
