a masterly drama of thrilling action and heart-interest each episode flashing with the marvelous feats of the world's most widely reputed entertainer. Overview. The Master Mystery is a 1918 American mystery silent serial film told in 15 installments. The film was directed by Harry Grossman and Burton L. King and written by Arthur B. Reeve and Charles Logue.
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The first two episodes of The Master Mystery set up the story and are moderately interesting, but what follows has little to hold the attention; even the lost ending sounds unremarkable. The close of each episode is usually a traditional serial cliffhanger, with Locke restrained and facing death, duly escaping in the opening of the next.. The Master Mystery is a 1918 American mystery silent serial film told in 15 installments. The film was directed by Harry Grossman and Burton L. King and writ.