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One sheet stone litho movie poster for the 1916 American silent film serial
"The Purple Mask". The serial was written, produced, and directed by its stars, Grace Cunard and Francis Ford, and distributed by Universal Pictures.
The Film Serial
Plot: Grace Cunard plays Patricia Montez, a wealthy socialite in Paris who leads a secret life as "The Queen of the Apaches," a Robin Hood-like figure who steals from the rich to give to the poor, leaving a purple mask as her calling card. Francis Ford plays Detective Phil Kelly, her antagonist with whom she shares a romantic tension.
Episodes: The poster specifically advertises the 4th episode, titled "Facing Death". The full serial had 16 episodes in total.
Significance: This serial was the last collaboration between the highly successful Ford and Cunard team for Universal. Grace Cunard is recognized as a pioneering woman in film, working as an action star, director, and screenwriter. |
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