The Monster

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The Monster

1925

1h 26m

5.6(26 votes)

Comedy

Horror

Mystery

Overview

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 & Crew

14 members

Acting

Lon Chaney

Dr. Ziska

Acting

Johnny Arthur

Johnny Goodlittle

Acting

Gertrude Olmstead

Betty Watson

Acting

Hallam Cooley

Amos Rugg

Acting

Charles Sellon

Russ Mason

Acting

Walter James

Caliban

Acting

Knute Erickson

Daffy Dan

Acting

Frank Austin

Rigo

Acting

Edward McWade

Luke Watson

Acting

Ethel Wales

Mrs. Watson

Acting

Elmo Billings

Freckle Faced Kid (uncredited)

Acting

Herbert Prior

Dr. Edwards (uncredited)

Acting

William H. Turner

Detective Jennings (uncredited)

Acting

Dorothy Vernon

Townswoman at Accident Scene (uncredited)

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