Madame Mystery (1926): cast, story & where to watch
1926 · Film · ★ 5.5

Released in 1926, Madame Mystery is a comedy and mystery film directed by Richard Wallace, running about 25 minutes.
What it’s about. A female secret agent has gotten ahold of a new type of explosive gas. She has to avoid the efforts of two men who are trying to steal it. They succeed in doing so, but the gas turns out to be not quite what they expected.
Who’s in it. Madame Mystery stars Theda Bara as Madame Mysterieux, Tyler Brooke as Hungry Artist, James Finlayson as Struggling Author and Oliver Hardy as Captain Schmaltz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Madame Mystery has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Madame Mystery page.
If you liked it. Fans of Madame Mystery tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Madame Mystery (1926)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Madame Mystery change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Madame Mystery worth watching?
- Madame Mystery holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Madame Mystery?
- Madame Mystery stars Theda Bara, Tyler Brooke, James Finlayson, Oliver Hardy and Fred Malatesta.
- When was Madame Mystery released?
- Madame Mystery was released in 1926, with a runtime of about 25 minutes.
