The Silent Avenger

The Silent Avenger

The Silent Avenger

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The Silent Avenger

"This is the super-society, million-dollar serial in which Duncan, known as the shadow of the screen, out-gazes a thousand deaths. He toys and juggles with fate; he braves flames, knives, guns, and the lyncher's noose."

1920

5h 20m

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Adventure

Overview

15 chapter adventure serial: 1. The Escape 2. Fighting Back 3. Within the Noose 4. Tearing Through 5. Blotted Out 6. The Hidden Blow 7. Dynamite Doom 8. The Crusher 9. Into the Jaws 10. Blades of Horror 11. Shot Into Space 12. Facing Eternity 13. A Human Pendulum 14. The Lakes of Fire 15. The Final Trump

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Cast & Crew

7 members

Acting

William Duncan

Phil Read

William Duncan

Acting

Edith Johnson

Helen Durham

Edith Johnson

Acting

Jack Richardson

Irving Somers

Jack Richardson

Acting

Ernest Shields

Jack Durham

Ernest Shields

Acting

Willis Robards

Unknown Role

Willis Robards

Acting

Virginia Nightingale

Francine

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Willis S. Smith

John Durham

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