
The Black Box
1915-03-08 · 195 min · ★ 6.0
Science fiction serial, presumed lost.
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- Directors
- Otis Turner
- Production companies
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Herbert RawlinsonSanford Quest
Ann LittleLenora MacDougal (as Anna Little)
William WorthingtonProf. Ashleigh / Lord Ashleigh / Lady Ashleigh
Frank LloydIan MacDougal
Laura OakleyLaura - Quest's Assistant
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