The Chinese Puzzle (1919 film)
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The Chinese Puzzle is a 1919 British silent
crime film
directed by Fred Goodwins
and starring Leon M. Lion
, Lilian Braithwaite
and Milton Rosmer
. It was an adaptation of the play The Chinese Puzzle written by Lion and Frances Barclay.
Silent film
A silent film is a film with no synchronized recorded sound, especially with no spoken dialogue. In silent films for entertainment the dialogue is transmitted through muted gestures, pantomime and title cards...
crime film
Crime film
Crime films are films which focus on the lives of criminals. The stylistic approach to a crime film varies from realistic portrayals of real-life criminal figures, to the far-fetched evil doings of imaginary arch-villains. Criminal acts are almost always glorified in these movies.- Plays and films...
directed by Fred Goodwins
Fred Goodwins
Fred Goodwins was an English actor, film director and screenwriter of the silent era. He appeared in 24 films between 1915 and 1921.-Selected filmography:* A Night in the Show * A Jitney Elopement...
and starring Leon M. Lion
Leon M. Lion
-Selected filmography:* The Woman Who Was Nothing * The Chinese Puzzle * The Chinese Puzzle * The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss * Strange Boarders...
, Lilian Braithwaite
Lilian Braithwaite
Dame Lilian Braithwaite DBE , born Florence Lilian Braithwaite, was an English actress.She was the daughter of a clergyman, and born in Ramsgate, Kent. She was educated at Croydon High School, and married actor-manager Gerald Lawrence, first acting with amateur companies...
and Milton Rosmer
Milton Rosmer
Milton Rosmer was a British actor, film director and screenwriter. He was born in Southport, Lancashire on 4 November 1881. He made his screen debut in the 1916 film The Mystery of a Hansom Cab and continued to act in film and television until 1956...
. It was an adaptation of the play The Chinese Puzzle written by Lion and Frances Barclay.
Cast
- Leon M. LionLeon M. Lion-Selected filmography:* The Woman Who Was Nothing * The Chinese Puzzle * The Chinese Puzzle * The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss * Strange Boarders...
- Marquis Li Chung - Lilian BraithwaiteLilian BraithwaiteDame Lilian Braithwaite DBE , born Florence Lilian Braithwaite, was an English actress.She was the daughter of a clergyman, and born in Ramsgate, Kent. She was educated at Croydon High School, and married actor-manager Gerald Lawrence, first acting with amateur companies...
- Lady de la Haye - Milton RosmerMilton RosmerMilton Rosmer was a British actor, film director and screenwriter. He was born in Southport, Lancashire on 4 November 1881. He made his screen debut in the 1916 film The Mystery of a Hansom Cab and continued to act in film and television until 1956...
- Sir Roger de la Haye - Sybil ArundaleSybil ArundaleSybil Arundale was a stage and film actress.In 1893 she appeared in music halls with her sister, Grace where they were billed as "The Sisters Arundale". She also starred in musicals, including My Lady Molly...
- Naomi Melsham - Dora De WintonDora De Winton-Selected filmography:* Jane Shore * Tom Jones * The House Opposite * The Chinese Puzzle * Wuthering Heights * The Manchester Man * The Presumption of Stanley Hay, MP -External links:...
- Mrs Melsham - Charles RockCharles RockCharles Rock was a British actor. He was born Arthur Charles Rock de Fabeck.-Selected filmography:* The Firm of Girdlestone * The Prisoner of Zenda * Rupert of Hentzau * Beau Brocade...
- Sir Aylmer Brent - Reginald BachReginald Bach-Selected filmography:* The Chinese Puzzle * The Amazing Quest of Mr. Ernest Bliss * Empress Josephine; Or, Wife of a Demigod * A Romance of Mayfair * The Girl in the Night * Hobson's Choice...
- Henrik Stroom - Sam LiveseySam LiveseySam Livesey was a British film actor. He was the father of the actor Roger Livesey.-Selected filmography:* The Forger * Blackmail silent version only* Raise the Roof * Up for the Cup...
- Paul Markatel - Alexander Sarner - Raoul d'Armand