Movie Description
The Forbidden Room
(1914)Overview
Fulfilling a promise made to his mother on her deathbed, Dr. James Gibson finds his sister Pauline who has run away after giving birth to an illegitimate child. His sister's mind has snapped and Gibson takes his sister and his baby niece home with him. The years pass and the niece has grown into a beautiful woman, while her mother is kept locked in a room that the young woman is forbidden to enter. Gibson and his wealthy neighbor, John Morris, are both interested in hypnotism, and one night the two men conduct an experiment by hypnotizing Gibson's niece. This film is presumed lost.
Featured Crew
- Director : Allan Dwan
- Writer : Bess Meredyth
- Cast : Murdock MacQuarrie,Pauline Bush,William C. Dowlan,Lon Chaney,John Burton
Cast
Dr. James Gibson
Gibson's Sister / Gibson's Niece
Prosecuting Attorney
John Morris
Dr. Jarvis
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Facts
Original TitleThe Forbidden Room
Status Released
Release Information
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1914-06-20
Original Language
Runtime 00h 20m
Production CompaniesBison Motion Pictures
Genres
- Drama
