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The Trail of the Octopus (1919)

Movie ★ 7.5 420 min

Mystery Thriller Action

Carter Holmes, master criminologist, must help the oft-kidnapped Ruth Stanhope to find the 9 daggers that will unlock the secret of the cursed Devil's Trademark!

Duke Worne Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 19, 1919
Runtime
420 min
IMDb
tt0010795
Language
Studio
Hallmark Pictures Corporation

Themes

Cast

Ben F. Wilson Ben F. Wilson Carter Holmes Neva Gerber Neva Gerber Ruth Stanhope William Dyer William Dyer Sandy MacNab Howard Crampton Howard Crampton Dr. Reid Stanhope William A. Carroll William A. Carroll Omar Marie Pavis Mlle. Zora Ruharde Al Ernest Garcia Al Ernest Garcia Wang Harry Archer Harry Archer Raoul Bornay C.M. Williams Aboul Shabistari John George John George Borno - The Ape Man Charles King Charles King Henchman

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Trail of the Octopus about?
Carter Holmes, master criminologist, must help the oft-kidnapped Ruth Stanhope to find the 9 daggers that will unlock the secret of the cursed Devil's Trademark!
Who directed The Trail of the Octopus?
The Trail of the Octopus was directed by Duke Worne.
Who stars in The Trail of the Octopus?
The Trail of the Octopus stars Ben F. Wilson, Neva Gerber, William Dyer, Howard Crampton.
When was The Trail of the Octopus released?
The Trail of the Octopus is a 1919 mystery, thriller, action film.
Where can I watch The Trail of the Octopus?
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