The Trail of the Octopus

Top 10 Billed Cast

Ben F. Wilson
Ben F. Wilson

Carter Holmes

Neva Gerber
Neva Gerber

Ruth Stanhope

William Dyer
William Dyer

Sandy MacNab

Howard Crampton
Howard Crampton

Dr. Reid Stanhope

William A. Carroll
William A. Carroll

Omar

Marie Pavis
Marie Pavis

Mlle. Zora Ruharde

Al Ernest Garcia
Al Ernest Garcia

Wang

Harry Archer
Harry Archer

Raoul Bornay

C.M. Williams
C.M. Williams

Aboul Shabistari

John George
John George

Borno - The Ape Man

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    Carter Holmes, master criminologist, must help the oft-kidnapped Ruth Stanhope to find the 9 daggers that will unlock the secret of the cursed Devil's Trademark!

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    1919-10-19

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