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The Jade Box (1930)

THE SURPRISE FIRST-RUN SERIAL SENSATION!

Genre : Action, Crime

Runtime : 3H 40M

Director : Ray Taylor

Synopsis

Released in both sound and silent versions, this ten-chapter serial starred former cowboy ace Jack Perrin and chapterplay veteran Louise Lorraine. One of a group of Americans steals the Jade Box, which holds the secret of invisibility; a murderous Oriental cult wants it back and tracks them down.

Actors

Louise Lorraine
Louise Lorraine
Helen Morgan
Jack Perrin
Jack Perrin
Jack Lamar
Monroe Salisbury
Monroe Salisbury
John Lamar
Francis Ford
Francis Ford
Martin Morgan
Leo White
Leo White
Percy Winslow
Wilbur Mack
Wilbur Mack
Edward Haines

Crews

Ray Taylor
Ray Taylor
Director
Frederick J. Jackson
Frederick J. Jackson
Writer

Posters and backgrounds

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