The Invisible Ray

The Invisible Ray

The Invisible Ray

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The Invisible Ray

"The Greatest Serial the World has ever seen"

1920

3h 45m

6.0(2 votes)

Science Fiction

Overview

A scientist discovers a death ray and locks it in a box, giving the key to his daughter, who soon finds herself hunted by criminals looking to steal the deadly mineral.

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7 featured cast members

Starring

Ruth Clifford

Ruth Clifford

Mystery

Sidney Bracey

Sidney Bracey

Jean Deaux

Edwards Davis

Edwards Davis

John Haldane

William H. Tooker

William H. Tooker

Gang Member

Jack Sherrill

Jack Sherrill

Jack Stone

Corene Uzzell

Marianna, Crystal Gazer

Edith Forrest

Creative team

Directed by: Harry A. Pollard
Written by: Guy McConnell

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