Rare Cinematic Gems Sharing the Atmosphere of The Counterfeit Trail...

Dir: Edward A. Kull

Mary Rebecca is induced by the captain of the Lancashire Queen to go aboard on the ruse that there is a sick man who needs attention. By this plan it is hoped Le Grant of the Fish Patrol will follow to save her and they will shanghai him.

Dir: Edward A. Kull

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of The Yellow Handkerchief perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

An exciting account of the capture of a band of Chinese fishermen who are disobeying the coast laws.

Dir: Edward A. Kull

The first of a series of eight two-reelers that present a vivid cross section of the drama of life among the white and yellow men who vie for fish and fortune in San Francisco Bay.

Dir: Edward A. Kull

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of White and Yellow perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.

Dir: Edward A. Kull

The Chinaman, Yellow Handkerchief, seeks to make peace with Big Aleck so they may take advantage of the run of salmon on Sunday, a day on which fish might not be legally netted. Le Grant of the Fish Patrol hears of the plot and manages to catch the poachers with their own nets.

Dir: Edward A. Kull

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of The Channel Raiders perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

A gang of thugs raid an oyster bed. The hero, a member of the fish patrol, learns of it and follows the raiders, catching them at work.

Dir: Edward A. Kull

Molly Killbride, daughter of the inspector in the Royal Mounties, is in love with trooper Jimmy Hearn, but her father prefers that she marry Harry Morgan, a wealthy young civilian. Morgan, however, is allied with a gang of outlaws headed by Hanley, and when Morgan taunts Jimmy into a fist fight the gang causes him to be railroaded to prison for felonious assault. Meanwhile, Morgan gradually gains Molly's esteem, and she is turned against Jimmy. When Jimmy is released, he tracks Hanley to the mountains and overpowers him. Jimmy is reinstated by Jules, a half-witted Indian who convinces the inspector of his innocence, and he regains Molly's love.

Dir: Edward A. Kull

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of The Law of the Sea perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

The mystery of finding thousands of dead fish washed up on the shore puzzles the coast patrol. Charley Le Grant is detailed to solve it. His experiences involve getting mixed up with a Chinese gang, an explosion at sea, entanglement in the fishing net and a final reunion with a sea-going girl.

Dir: Edward A. Kull

John Grant, an American, is visiting in England with the family of Sir George Latimer, in a fine house near London. Prince Narr, of the royal house of Numidia, is also a guest with his retainers. Prince Narr is possessed of a strong hypnotic power, which he demonstrates in the course of a reception. After a few days Prince Narr falls in love with Sir George's daughter, Beth, and asks for her hand in marriage. Sir George does not believe in intermarriage between the white and dark races and refuses the prince's offer of his hand. This arouses the latter's displeasure and he also becomes intensely jealous of Grant, who has saved Beth from death during a ride behind the hounds. To avenge himself Prince Narr presents Sir George with a jeweled dagger, and through hypnotic suggestion commands Sir George to commit murder. The crime is really committed by a servant of the Prince, but Sir George is made to believe himself guilty. He is forced, while under the spell, to write a confession across Beth's forehead, which confession is in indelible ink. This at first fades out, but later reappears and can only be removed by a solution concealed in the dagger. The latter weapon is stolen by Claypool, a notorious criminal, and brought to America, where the chief characters follow in due time.

Dir: Edward A. Kull

Charley Le Grant comes upon Big Alec fishing at night with illegal nets. They fight, but Big Alec's boat is the faster one and he gets away. Mary Rebecca sees the chase and later chides Charley for his poor sailing tactics. Charley bravely confronts Big Alec in a sailor's dive. Big Alec is defiant; he acknowledges he is without the law, but defies Charley, and says he will continue to fish. Yellow Handkerchief decides to take a hand. Under cover of darkness he places a half-submerged piece of piling near buoy number four, planning that either Charley's or Big Alec's boat will run amuck. Charley engages a new and faster boat. The next day he chases Big Alec and has almost caught him when his boat jams the submerged pile. The boat goes over, and Charley, stunned, is thrown into the bay. Mary commands a boat and goes to his rescue, saves him; Charley is grateful, Mary indifferent. Charley goes into the dive again after Big Alec.