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The Unknown Purple

1923·Directed by Roland West

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Released
October 1, 1923
Runtime
1h 10m

About The Unknown Purple

  • Mystery
  • Science Fiction

Synopsis

Inventor Peter Marchmont has discovered a purple light that renders the user invisible. On his release from prison, Marchmont, disguised as Victor Cromport, uses the light to revenge himself against his former wife, Jewel, and her partner, James Dawson, who framed him for theft. Making himself invisible, Marchmont gradually ruins Dawson. He so wins Jewel's confidence and love that she is willing to kill Dawson at Marchmont's request. Finally, Marchmont leaves the scheming couple to their own misery and marries Jewel's sister, Ruth Marsh.

Director
  • Roland West
Writers
  • Roland West
  • PSPaul Schofield

Principal cast

In billing order
  • Henry B. WalthallPeter Marchmont / Victor Cromport
  • Alice LakeJewel Marchmont
  • Stuart HolmesJames Dawson
  • Helen FergusonRuth Marsh
  • Frankie LeeBobbie
  • Ethel Grey TerryMrs. Freddie Goodlittle
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