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The Vanishing Dagger (1920)
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John Grant, an American, is visiting in England with the family of Sir George Latimer, in a fine house near London. Prince Narr, of the royal house of Numidia, is also a guest with his retainers. Prince Narr is possessed of a strong ...See moreJohn Grant, an American, is visiting in England with the family of Sir George Latimer, in a fine house near London. Prince Narr, of the royal house of Numidia, is also a guest with his retainers. Prince Narr is possessed of a strong hypnotic power, which he demonstrates in the course of a reception. After a few days Prince Narr falls in love with Sir George's daughter, Beth, and asks for her hand in marriage. Sir George does not believe in intermarriage between the white and dark races and refuses the prince's offer of his hand. This arouses the latter's displeasure and he also becomes intensely jealous of Grant, who has saved Beth from death during a ride behind the hounds. To avenge himself Prince Narr presents Sir George with a jeweled dagger, and through hypnotic suggestion commands Sir George to commit murder. The crime is really committed by a servant of the Prince, but Sir George is made to believe himself guilty. He is forced, while under the spell, to write a confession across Beth's forehead, which confession is in indelible ink. This at first fades out, but later reappears and can only be removed by a solution concealed in the dagger. The latter weapon is stolen by Claypool, a notorious criminal, and brought to America, where the chief characters follow in due time. Written by Moving Picture World, May 8, 1920 See less
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Jacques Jaccard (story) | Hope Loring (story and scenario) | Milton Moore (story) | George W. Pyper (scenario)
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Jun 7, 1920 (United States)

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14 cast members
Name Known for
Eddie Polo
John Edward Grant John Edward Grant   See fewer
Thelma Percy
Elizabeth Latimer Elizabeth Latimer   See fewer
C. Norman Hammond
Sir George Latimer Sir George Latimer   See fewer
Laura Oakley
Lady Mary Latimer Lady Mary Latimer   See fewer
Ray Ripley
Prince Narr Prince Narr   See fewer
Karl Silvera
Prince Zan Prince Zan   See fewer
Ruth Royce
Sonia, Narr's Favorite Sonia, Narr's Favorite   See fewer
Thomas G. Lingham
King Claypool King Claypool   See fewer
Peggy O'Day
Nell (as Peggy O'Dare) Nell (as Peggy O'Dare)   See fewer
Texas Watts
Len, Grant's Man Len, Grant's Man   See fewer
Arthur Jarvis
Sir Richard Upton Sir Richard Upton   See fewer
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