The Forbidden Room (1914): cast, story & where to watch
1914 · Film
Released in 1914, The Forbidden Room is a drama film directed by Allan Dwan, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s about. Fulfilling a promise made to his mother on her deathbed, Dr. James Gibson finds his sister Pauline who has run away after giving birth to an illegitimate child. His sister's mind has snapped and Gibson takes his sister and his baby niece home with him. The years pass and the niece has grown into a beautiful woman, while her mother is kept locked in a room that the young woman is forbidden to enter. Gibson and his wealthy neighbor, John Morris, are both interested in hypnotism, and one night the two men conduct an experiment by hypnotizing Gibson's niece. This film is presumed lost.
Who’s in it. The Forbidden Room stars Murdock MacQuarrie as Dr. James Gibson, Pauline Bush as Gibson's Sister / Gibson's Niece, William C. Dowlan as Prosecuting Attorney and Lon Chaney as John Morris, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Forbidden Room page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Forbidden Room tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Forbidden Room (1914)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Forbidden Room change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Forbidden Room?
- The Forbidden Room stars Murdock MacQuarrie, Pauline Bush, William C. Dowlan, Lon Chaney and John Burton.
- When was The Forbidden Room released?
- The Forbidden Room was released in 1914, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.