13 Nov 1911
Dr. Gar el Hama I
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The Monster
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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Lon Chaney Dr. Ziska
Johnny Arthur Johnny Goodlittle
Gertrude Olmstead Betty Watson
Hallam Cooley Amos Rugg
Charles Sellon Russ Mason
Walter James Caliban
Knute Erickson Daffy Dan
Frank Austin Rigo
Edward McWade Luke Watson
Ethel Wales Mrs. Watson
Elmo Billings Freckle Faced Kid (uncredited)
Herbert Prior Dr. Edwards (uncredited)
William H. Turner Detective Jennings (uncredited)
Dorothy Vernon Townswoman at Accident Scene (uncredited)
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