The Shielding Shadow (1916)
The 15 chapter story involves the heroine being protected by a shadow with burning eyes. There's also a cloak of invisibility, some hypnotism and a giant octopus added to the mix.
Top billed cast
Grace DarmondLeontine
Ralph KellardJerry Carson
Léon BarySebastian Navarro
Madlaine TraverseBarbara
Lionel BrahamThe Bouncer
Frankie MannThe Cabaret Singer
Leslie KingOne Lump Louie
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