Behind the Curtain (film)

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Behind the Curtain
Directed by Chester M. Franklin
Written by William J. Flynn
Emil Forst
Harvey Gates
Starring Lucille Ricksen
John Harron
Winifred Bryson
Cinematography Jackson Rose
Production
company
Distributed byUniversal Pictures
Release date
  • July 15, 1924 (1924-07-15)
Running time
50 minutes
CountryUnited States
Language Silent (English intertitles)

Behind the Curtain is a 1924 American silent mystery crime film directed by Chester M. Franklin and starring Lucille Ricksen, John Harron and Winifred Bryson. It was produced and distributed by Universal Pictures. [1] It was based on a story by William J. Flynn, a former Director of the Bureau of Investigation. [2] A print exists in the George Eastman Museum film archive.

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Synopsis

Hugh, the son of wealthy George Belmont, elopes with the sister of his father's mistress Laura. The furious George breaks off with Laura, believing she orchestrated the whole thing, and tries to buy off his new daughter-in-law Sylvia. When George is then found murdered, Laura is a natural suspect although Professor Gregorius, a fake spiritualist, is also in the frame.

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References

  1. Munden p.48
  2. Soister, Nicolella & Joyce p.28

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