UK, 1915
853.44 metres
35mm film, black and white, 1.33:1
silent
A British horror film directed by Sydney Northcote. John Lawson, who had played the lead in the stage version of W.W. Jacobs' story, also took the lead here.
Plot Summary
A couple wish their recently deceased son back to life using a magic monkey's paw with tragic results.
Credits
Crew
Director: Sydney Northcote
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Based on the short story by W.W. Jacobs
Based on the play by Louis N. Parker
Cast
John Lawson (John White)
References
Periodicals
- The Bioscope vol.26 no.432 (21 January 1915) pp.252-253 – illustrated article
- The Bioscope vol.26 no.434 (4 February 1915) p.455 – illustrated review
Books
- The History of the British Film 1914-1918 by Rachael Low (1950), p.177 – note
- Reference Guide to Fantastic Films by Walt Lee pp.311-312 – credits
