The Monster

The Monster

The Monster

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The Monster

1925

1h 26m

5.6(26 votes)

Comedy

Horror

Mystery

Overview

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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Cast & Crew

14 members

Acting

Lon Chaney

Dr. Ziska

Lon Chaney

Acting

Johnny Arthur

Johnny Goodlittle

Johnny Arthur

Acting

Gertrude Olmstead

Betty Watson

Gertrude Olmstead

Acting

Hallam Cooley

Amos Rugg

Hallam Cooley

Acting

Charles Sellon

Russ Mason

Charles Sellon

Acting

Walter James

Caliban

Walter James

Acting

Knute Erickson

Daffy Dan

Knute Erickson

Acting

Frank Austin

Rigo

Frank Austin

Acting

Edward McWade

Luke Watson

Edward McWade

Acting

Ethel Wales

Mrs. Watson

Ethel Wales

Acting

Elmo Billings

Freckle Faced Kid (uncredited)

Elmo Billings

Acting

Herbert Prior

Dr. Edwards (uncredited)

Herbert Prior

Acting

William H. Turner

Detective Jennings (uncredited)

William H. Turner

Acting

Dorothy Vernon

Townswoman at Accident Scene (uncredited)

Dorothy Vernon

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