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Release Year1916
Runtime0h 50m
LanguageNo Language
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama, Mystery
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DirectorPaul Powell
WritersPaul Powell
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsThe Microscope Mystery
About The Microscope Mystery
When a wealthy hypochondriac is dissatisfied by the care of the town doctor (Doc Arnold), he consults with a new physician in town who swindles him out of a large sum of money. When his daughter tries to retrieve the check, the quack (Dr. Bell) turns up dead with a gun shot wound to the chest. Doc Arnold lends his expertise to the investigation and solves the case by finding microscopic evidence on the murder weapon left at the scene.
Directed by Paul Powell, The Microscope Mystery leans on a strong ensemble — Constance Talmadge, Wilfred Lucas, F.A. Turner — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1916.
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