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The Monster

1925-03-16 Comedy 1hr 35m

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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Storyline

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

  • Released
    1925-03-16
  • Revenue
    n/a
  • Budget
    n/a
  • Runtime
    1hr 35m
  • Genre
    Comedy, Horror, Mystery
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English, No Language
  • imdb-logo
    0
  • Production
    Metro-Goldwyn Pictures Corporation

Crew

Roland West
Director
Willard Mack
Writer
Keywords:
insane asylum silent film

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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)

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Reviews for The Monster
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A Review by Geronimo1967 6

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2023-12-08

The problem with this is that it just takes forever to get past the introduction of the rather insipid characters and become interesting. "J... read more

The problem with this is that it just takes forever to get past the introduction of the rather insipid characters and become interesting. "Johnny" (Johnny Arthur) is the wimpish store-man who shares a shine on the boss's daughter "Betty" (Gertrude Olmstead) with the slightly more sophisticated "Amos" (Hallam Cooley). Now "Johnny" has just finished qualifying as a private investigator and decides that a local missing person might be a suitable place to start his sleuthing career. The action, such as it is, all centres around a disused sanatarium and when his gal and his rival get stuck there requiring rescue, all three (eventually) meet "Dr. Ziska" (Lon Chaney) and it's soon pretty clear that he is up to no-good. It's a slow burn this, and Chaney isn't anywhere near his best - but to be fair, this isn't the chunkiest part for him (or us) to get immersed in. There are some fun, almost slapstick, moments and electricity plays quite a significant role as our threesome try to escape the clutches of their menacing host. Loads of rain, a tightrope walk and a rather decrepit motor cycle cop also try their best to liven it up and at times Roland West hits the spot. Just not quickly or often enough to make this film much to write home about.

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A Review by CinemaSerf

The problem with this is that it just takes forever to get past the introduction of the rather insipid characters and become interesting. "Johnny" (Johnny Arthur) is the wimpish store-man who shares a shine on the boss's daughter "Betty" (G...

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A Review by Geronimo1967 6

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2023-12-08

The problem with this is that it just takes forever to get past the introduction of the rather insipid characters and become interesting. "Johnny" (Johnny Arthur) is the wimpish store-man who shares a...

read more