Name: The Master Mystery
Genre: Action, Mystery
Released: 1918-11-18
Duration: 3 h 58 min
Cast: Harry Houdini, Marguerite Marsh, Ruth Stonehouse, Edna Britton, William Pike

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Directed by: Burton L. King, Harry Grossman
Written by: Arthur B. Reeve, Charles Logue

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November 18, 1918 · 3 h 58 min · NR

Released: November 18, 1918
Runtime: 3 h 58 min
Age rating: NR
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Action, Mystery
Original language: English
Also spoken: xx
Made in: United States

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Is The Master Mystery worth watching?

62

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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 5.9).

Is The Master Mystery okay for kids?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Master Mystery plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and spectacle (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Will I feel good after watching The Master Mystery?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 3 for wholesome.

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