The Shielding Shadow
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| Directed by | Louis J. Gasnier Donald MacKenzie |
| Written by | Randall Parrish George B. Seitz |
| Starring | Grace Darmond Ralph Kellard |
| Distributed by | Pathé Exchange Astra Films |
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Running time | 15 episodes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent with English intertitles |
The Shielding Shadow is a 1916 American action film serial directed by Louis J. Gasnier and Donald MacKenzie.[1]
Plot
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.
Notes
Most of the chapters of this serial are lost with only chapters 4, 10, 11, 14 and 15 still remaining according to Treasures from the Film Archives by Ronald S. Magliozzi.
Cast
- Grace Darmond as Leontine
- Ralph Kellard as Jerry Carson
- Léon Bary as Sebastian Navarro
- Madlaine Traverse as Barbara
- Lionel Braham as The Bouncer
- Frankie Mann as The Cabaret Singer
- Leslie King as One Lump Louie
- Hallen Mostyn
- Madeline Francine
References
- ^ "Progressive Silent Film List: The Shielding Shadow". Silent Era. Retrieved July 5, 2009.
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