The Iron Claw was the 15th serial

Serial (film)

Serials, more specifically known as Movie serials, Film serials or Chapter plays, were short subjects originally shown in theaters in conjunction with a feature film. They were related to pulp magazine serialized fiction...

 released by Columbia Pictures

Columbia Pictures

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Synopsis

A Fortune in gold, taken from the wreck of a Spanish galleon, is hidden in the home of Anton Benson, a reclusive miser. The entire Benson family and household want the gold for themselves, including a mystery villain known as The Iron Claw. Newspaper journalist Bob Lane, with his photographer Jack Strong and Benton's niece Patricia, attempt to get to the bottom of the mystery.

Cast

Actor	Role
Charles Quigley Charles Quigley Charles Quigley , was an American actor.- Career :Born in New Britain, Connecticut, USA, Quigley He starred in many serial and movies: "Speed to Spare" - "The Shadow" - "Convicted" and "Special Inspector" with Rita Hayworth - Secret Evidence - A Woman's Face - "The Crimson Ghost" you best film....	Bob Lane
Joyce Bryant	Patricia Benson
Walter Sande Walter Sande Walter Sande was an American actor, notable for film roles including Paul Revere in Walt Disney's Johnny Tremain....	Jack Strong
Forrest Taylor	Anton Benson
Norman Willis	Roy Benson, Landong's partner in crime
Alex Callam	James Benson
James Metcalfe	Culver Benson
Allen Doone	Simon Leach
Edythe Elliott	Milly Leach
John Beck	Gyves, the butler
Charles King	Silk Langdon, Chief henchman
James C. Morton James C. Morton James C. Morton was an American character actor. He appeared in 187 films between 1922 and 1943.-Career:...	Detective Casey
Hal Price Hal Price Hal Price was an American film actor. He appeared in over 260 films between 1930 and 1952. He is the father of late character actress/comedian Lu Leonard...	O'Malley

Chapter titles

1. The Shaft of Doom
2. The Murderous Mirror
3. The Drop of Destiny
4. The Fatal Fuse
5. The Fiery Fall
6. The Ship Log Talks
7. The Mystic Map
8. The Perilous Pit
9. The Cul-de-sac
10. The Curse of the Cave
11. The Doctor's Bargain
12. Vapors of Evil
13. The Secret Door
14. The Evil Eye
15. The Claw's Collapse

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External links

• Cinefania.com