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The Monster

1925·86 min·US
Director: Roland West
ComedyHorrorMystery

A general store clerk and aspiring detective investigates a mysterious disappearance that took place quite close to an empty insane asylum.

A general store clerk and aspiring detective investigates a mysterious disappearance that took place quite close to an empty insane asylum.

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Cast

Lon Chaney

Lon Chaney

Dr. Ziska

Johnny Arthur

Johnny Arthur

Johnny Goodlittle

Gertrude Olmstead

Gertrude Olmstead

Betty Watson

Hallam Cooley

Hallam Cooley

Amos Rugg

Charles Sellon

Charles Sellon

Russ Mason

Walter James

Walter James

Caliban

Knute Erickson

Knute Erickson

Daffy Dan

Frank Austin

Frank Austin

Rigo

Edward McWade

Edward McWade

Luke Watson

Ethel Wales

Ethel Wales

Mrs. Watson

Elmo Billings

Elmo Billings

Freckle Faced Kid (uncredited)

Herbert Prior

Herbert Prior

Dr. Edwards (uncredited)

William H. Turner

William H. Turner

Detective Jennings (uncredited)

Dorothy Vernon

Dorothy Vernon

Townswoman at Accident Scene (uncredited)

Crew

Willard Mack

writer

Hal Mohr

cinematographer

Albert Kenyon

writer

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