The Mysteries of Myra (1916): Cast
The Mysteries of Myra is a 1916 mystery horror film directed by Leopold Wharton and Theodore Wharton, starring Jean Sothern as Myra Maynard, Bessie Wharton and M.W. Rale. It runs 5 hours 10 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 5h 10m (310 min)
- Directors
- Leopold Wharton and Theodore Wharton
- Studio
- Wharton
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Mysteries of Myra About?
The premise of The Mysteries of Myra without spoilers.
Myra Maynard’s family is cursed by the devil‑worshipping Black Order, and on the eve of her eighteenth birthday she is marked for death by black magic. Psychic detective Dr. Payson Alden, aided by Hindu mystic Haji, uses science to combat the cult. Across fifteen episodes Myra confronts astral demons, a fire elemental, a thought‑monster born of malicious will, levitation, crystal balls, automatic writing, mediums, witchcraft, a living golden idol and other bizarre supernatural threats.
The Mysteries of Myra Themes & Keywords
· 37 tags- supernatural power
- psychotronic film
- knife
- satanic cult
- satanism
- drugged drink
- trance
- hindu
- occult ritual
- spiritualism
- seance
- inheritance
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- curio shop
- suspended animation
- witch
- elixir
- monster
- poison
- chanting
- detective
- partially lost film
- hypnotism
- cult
- kidnapping
- witchcraft
- medium
- crystal ball
- levitation
- black magic
- ghost
- demon
- psychic
- astral projection
- devil worship
- occult
- serial
- character name in title
The Mysteries of Myra Cast & Characters
Jean Sothern leads the cast as Myra Maynard, with Bessie Wharton as Mrs. Maynard and M.W. Rale as Master of the Black Order. Directed by Leopold Wharton and Theodore Wharton; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Leopold Wharton
- Co-director Theodore Wharton
- Jean Sothern as Myra Maynard
- Bessie Wharton as Mrs. Maynard
- M.W. Rale as Master of the Black Order
- Howard Estabrook as Dr. Payson Alden
Also Starring in The Mysteries of Myra
· 5 more- Shinobu Mori Professor Haji
- Elsie Baker The Vampire Woman
- Leroy Baker Willis - The Maynards' Butler
- Allan Murnane Arthur Varney
- Aleister Crowley
More from Leopold Wharton and Theodore Wharton
More films directed by Leopold Wharton and Theodore Wharton: The Black Stork, The Exploits of Elaine and From the Submerged.
The Mysteries of Myra Also Known As
Also known as “A Seita Tenebrosa”.
- Also known as
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- A Seita Tenebrosa
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The Mysteries of Myra FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Mysteries of Myra, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Mysteries of Myra?
The Mysteries of Myra runs 5 hours 10 minutes (310 minutes).
When was The Mysteries of Myra released?
The Mysteries of Myra was released on April 24, 1916.
Who directed The Mysteries of Myra?
The Mysteries of Myra was directed by Leopold Wharton and Theodore Wharton.
More films by Leopold Wharton Who is in the cast of The Mysteries of Myra?
The Mysteries of Myra stars Jean Sothern as Myra Maynard, Bessie Wharton as Mrs. Maynard and M.W. Rale as Master of the Black Order, among 9 credited actors.
Does The Mysteries of Myra have a post-credit scene?
No. The Mysteries of Myra has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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