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The Black Pearl

1928-12-18 · 58 min · ★ 10.0

Mystery

A pearl stolen from an Indian idol results in nothing but trouble for its owner. After he receives death threats by note pinned to a dagger, he decides to gather his relatives in his old mansion for a reading of his will. Unfortunately, the family members are being mysteriously bumped off one by one. The butler and an heiress set out to discover what's going on.

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Directors
Scott Pembroke
Production companies
Trem Carr Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lila LeeLila LeeEugenie Bromley
Ray HallorRay HallorRobert Lathrop
Carl StockdaleCarl StockdaleEthelbert / Bertram Chisolm
Howard LorenzDr. Drake
Adele WatsonAdele WatsonSarah Runyan
Thomas A. CurranSilas Lathrop
Sybil GroveSybil GroveMiss Sheen
Lew ShortEugene Bromley
George B. FrenchGeorge B. FrenchStephen Runyan
Joseph BelmontJoseph BelmontWiggenbottom
Art RowlandsArt RowlandsClaude Lathrop

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