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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. [1] 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. [2] The film was co-written by Charles Raymond and Hope Loring. It is considered a lost film today.

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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". [3]

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References

  1. ↑ BFI | Film & TV Database | The GREAT LONDON MYSTERY (1920). Ftvdb.bfi.org.uk (2009-04-16). Retrieved on 2013-07-17.
  2. ↑ Workman, Christopher; Howarth, Troy (2016). "Tome of Terror: Horror Films of the Silent Era". Midnight Marquee Press. p. 220. ISBN   978-1936168-68-2.
  3. ↑ Workman, Christopher; Howarth, Troy (2016). "Tome of Terror: Horror Films of the Silent Era". Midnight Marquee Press. p. 220. ISBN   978-1936168-68-2.


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