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Jean Sothern.
Photograph: Silent Era low-res collection. |
The Mysteries of Myra
(1916) American
B&W : Serial / 31 reels
Directed by Theodore Wharton and Leo Wharton
Cast: Jean Southern (Jean Sothern) [Myra Maynard], Howard Estabrook [Doctor Payson Alden], Allen Murnane [Arthur Varney], M.W. Rale [the grand master], Bessie E. Wharton [Mrs. Maynard], Leroy Baker, Elsie Baker, F.W. Stewart, Robin H. Townley
Wharton, Incorporated, production; distributed by International Film Service, Incorporated (Pathé Exchange, Incorporated). / Produced by Theodore Wharton and Leo Wharton. Scenario by Charles W. Goddard, from a screen story by Hereward Carrington. Art direction by E. Douglas Bingham and Archer Chadwick. Technical consultant, Harry Houdini. / 15 episodes (two reels each): [1] released 24 April 1916 (three reels). / Standard 35mm spherical 1.37:1 format.
Drama: Supernatural.
Survival Status: The film is presumed lost : Incomplete print exists in the Library of Congress film archive (American Film Institute collection) [footage from three episodes].
Keywords: Occult: Devil worshippers - Rescues - Secret organizations - Serials - Supernatural
Listing updated: 11 June 2008.
References: Lahue-Bound p. 76; Lahue-Collecting p. 153; Lahue-Continued pp. 44-45, 171, 286; Stedman-Serials p. 38 : Website-AFI; Website-IMDb; Website-SerSq.
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