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The Mystery Box (1925)

10 chapter adventure serial. [1] “The Fatal Box,” released 1 June 1925 (three reels); [2] “A Tragic Legacy,” released 8 June 1925; [3] “Daring Danger,” released 15 June 1925; [4] “A Leap for Life,” released 22 June 1925; [5] “Defying Fate,” released 29 June 1925; [6] “Trapped by Outlaws,” released 6 July 1925; [7] “Pendulum of Death,” released 13 July 1925; [8] “The Miracle Rider,” released 20 July 1925; [9] “Vengeance of the Mystery Box,” released 27 July 1925; [10] “Vindicated,” released 3 August 1925.

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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Ben F. WilsonBen F. WilsonJack Harvey
  • Photo of Neva GerberNeva GerberDolly Hampton
  • Photo of Lafe McKeeLafe McKeeJudd Hampton
  • Photo of Bob WalkerBob WalkerGeorge Mason
  • Photo of Charles BrinleyCharles BrinleyDan Collins
  • Photo of Alfred HollingsworthAlfred HollingsworthSeth Dobbins
  • Photo of Yakima CanuttYakima CanuttWhipping boss
  • Photo of Jack HendersonJack HendersonNose Paint Wheeler

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