Jailed unjustly for a murder he did not commit, a young man uses his amazing powers of escape to free himself and pursue the actual killers, who hold his fiancée captive..
Irvin Willat, John Grey, Arthur B. Reeve, Walter Woods
United States
In the annals of early cinema, few figures command the same mystique as Harry Houdini. His name, synonymous with impossible escapes and breathtaking illusions, transcended the stage to briefly grace the silver screen, leaving behind a handful of cinematic artifacts that offer a fascinating glimpse into his singular app...
still_frame
still_frame
production_art
production_art
still_frame
production_art
production_art
still_frame
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Irvin Willat
Irvin Willat
Community
Log in to comment.
"In the annals of early cinema, few figures command the same mystique as Harry Houdini. His name, synonymous with impossible escapes and breathtaking illusions, transcended the stage to briefly grace the silver screen, leaving behind a handful of cinematic artifacts that offer a fascinating glimpse into his singular appeal. Among these, The Grim Game stands as perhaps the most compelling, a silent-era thriller that masterfully blends the magician's legendary skills with a narrative steeped in cla..."
