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One sheet stone litho 1916 silent film serial titled
The Purple Mask, which was directed, written, produced by, and starred Grace Cunard and Francis Ford. The title "The Silent Feud" is a tagline or subtitle used in the marketing of the serial.
About the Film Serial
Release Date The serial was originally released in episodes starting around December 1916.
Plot Grace Cunard plays Patricia Montez, a high-society woman who, as "The Purple Mask," is the leader of a gang of "Apache-style" robbers (similar to a female Fantômas) who steal from the rich and ruthless to give to the poor and helpless.
Characters Francis Ford plays Phil Kelly, a detective tasked with stopping her gang, creating a clash between the two main protagonists who also share a romantic interest.
Episode Title The specific episode advertised in this poster is the 6th episode, titled "The Purple Mask". (Note: Other sources list "The Purple Mask" as the main title of the entire serial, with episode-specific titles, so the naming is slightly complex).
Legacy The film was distributed by Universal Pictures. Although much of the serial is now lost, some episodes have been preserved, and the film is notable for being co-directed and co-written by a woman, Grace Cunard. |
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