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The Mystery Club

1926-08-30 · 70 min · ★ 10.0

Mystery

The Mystery Club, an organization of millionaires, draws up an agreement at the instigation of Cranahan, wagering that crimes can be committed without detection by the police; Inspector Burke serves as arbiter. A forfeiture of $25,000 is set, and the members draw secret lots to decide who is to be the criminal. When Burke himself is reported murdered, the members agree to cancel the agreement but cannot find the document.

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Directors
Herbert Blaché
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Matt MooreMatt MooreDick Bernard
Mildred HarrisMildred HarrisMrs. Kate Vandeerveer
Edith RobertsEdith RobertsNancy Darrell
Charles LaneCharles LaneJohn Cranahan
Warner OlandWarner OlandEli Sinsabaugh
Jed ProutyJed ProutyAmos Herriman
Henry HebertHenry HebertScott Glendenning
Károly HuszárKároly HuszárAlonzo
Alphonse MartellAlphonse MartellSengh
Earl MetcalfeEarl MetcalfeRed
Nat CarrNat CarrEric Hudson
Alfred AllenAlfred AllenInsp. Burke
Sidney BraceySidney BraceyDetective
Monte MontagueMonte MontagueSnaky
Frank Finch SmilesWilkins

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