Where can I watch The Purple Cipher (1920)?

Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Purple Cipher change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.

Is The Purple Cipher worth watching?

The Purple Cipher holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy policier, drame and mystère. Most viewers rate it highly.

Who stars in The Purple Cipher?

The Purple Cipher stars Earle Williams, Vola Vale, Ernest Shields, Allan Forrest and Henry A. Barrows.

When was The Purple Cipher released?

The Purple Cipher was released in 1920.

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The Purple Cipher (1920) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1920 · Film · ★ 10

Released in 1920, The Purple Cipher is a policier, drame and mystère film directed by Chester Bennett.

What it’s about. Jeanne Baldwin, Leonard Staunton, Alan Fitzhugh and Jack Baldwin are guided on a tour of underground dens in Chinatown by Hop Lee. During their trip, Wang Foo abducts Jeanne, and she and her companions are rescued through the intervention of private detective Frank Condon. Three months later, Fitzhugh is missing, supposedly murdered by the Chinese. Jack Baldwin is threatened, poisoned and his body disappears. Next, a threat against Jeanne is received by Staunton. To save her life, he is to meet the blackmailers at a bay in the harbor. Enlisting the aid of a submarine, Staunton captures the three conspirators, who turn out to be the missing victims in the case, led by Condon. The three had planned the escapade to extort money from Staunton. The mystery thus resolved, Staunton and Jeanne are married. A lost film.

Who’s in it. The Purple Cipher stars Earle Williams as Leonard Staunton, Vola Vale as Jeanne Baldwin, Ernest Shields as Jack Baldwin and Allan Forrest as Alan Fitzhugh, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Purple Cipher sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Purple Cipher page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Purple Cipher tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, Le Parrain, 2e partie and The Dark Knight : Le Chevalier noir.

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Where can I watch The Purple Cipher (1920)?: Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Purple Cipher change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Purple Cipher worth watching?: The Purple Cipher holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy policier, drame and mystère. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Purple Cipher?: The Purple Cipher stars Earle Williams, Vola Vale, Ernest Shields, Allan Forrest and Henry A. Barrows.
When was The Purple Cipher released?: The Purple Cipher was released in 1920.