Houdini: The Movie Star
(including the serial THE MASTER MYSTERY) DVD
You can't escape the hours of fun in this three-disc set spotlighting the film work of master magician Harry Houdini! Playing a government agent in the serial "The Master Mystery" (1920), Houdini extracts himself from one painful trap after another as he combats an evil corporation. Assembled from surviving elements, this edition provides intertitles to bridge missing passages. Marguerite Marsh, William Pike co-star. Next, Houdini pilots a submarine on a voyage to "Terror Island" (1920). Lila Lee, Jack Brammall co-star. Exploring the idea of reincarnation, Houdini plays "The Man from Beyond" (1922), returning from an icy tomb to woo his beloved anew. Jane Connelly, Arthur Maude co-star. Houdini made his last acting appearance as "Haldane of the Secret Service" (1923), hot on the trail of Chinatown counterfeiters. Gladys Leslie, Charles Fang co-star. Finally, rare footage from "The Grim Game" (1919) is included, featuring thrilling escapes and an accidental plane collision captured on film and written into the plot. 7 1/2 hrs. total. Standard; Soundtrack: music score; bonus footage; photo gallery. Silent with music score.