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Film Daily
6 Sep 1925
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New York Times
31 Aug 1925
p. 19
Variety
2 Sep 1925
p. 36
DETAILS
Release Date:
27 September 1925
Premiere Information:
New York opening: 30 Aug 1925
Production Date:

Copyright Info
Claimant
Date
Copyright Number
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
11 September 1925
LP21824
Physical Properties:
Silent
Black and White
Length(in feet):
6,147
Length(in reels):
7
Country:
United States
Language:
English
SYNOPSIS

Michael Nash, an American crook, arranges for three Hungarian Gypsies to come to the United States, having them then stage a seance that enables him to gain control over the wealth of Doris Merrick, a beautiful and unsuspecting heiress. They raise the spirit of her late father and thereby expose the crooked dealings of Bradshaw, Doris' guardian. Overcome by a fit of conscience, Michael later returns Doris' money. The police deport the Gypsies, and Michael follows them to their native country, declaring his love for one of their number, Zara, who fully returns his ...

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Michael Nash, an American crook, arranges for three Hungarian Gypsies to come to the United States, having them then stage a seance that enables him to gain control over the wealth of Doris Merrick, a beautiful and unsuspecting heiress. They raise the spirit of her late father and thereby expose the crooked dealings of Bradshaw, Doris' guardian. Overcome by a fit of conscience, Michael later returns Doris' money. The police deport the Gypsies, and Michael follows them to their native country, declaring his love for one of their number, Zara, who fully returns his affection.

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