The Grell Mystery

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The Grell Mystery
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Directed by Paul Scardon
Written by Graham Baker
Based onthe novel, The Grell Mystery
by Frank Froest
Starring Earle Williams
Miriam Miles
Jean Dunbar
Cinematography Robert A. Stuart
Production
company
Distributed byV-L-S-E, Inc.
Release date
  • November 19, 1917 (1917-11-19)(US) [1]
Running time
5 reels
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Grell Mystery is a 1917 American silent mystery film directed by Paul Scardon and written by Graham Baker. The film stars Earle Williams, Miriam Miles, and Jean Dunbar.

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References

  1. "The Grell Mystery". American Film Institute. Retrieved December 27, 2020.