The Mystic(1925)
Zara, a phony psychic in a Hungarian carnival who, under the guidance of a Svengali-like con man crashes — and proceeds to swindle — American high society.
Movie: The Mystic
Top 10 Billed Cast
Zara
Michael Nash
Zazarack
Anton
Carlo
James Bradshaw
Doris Merrick
Director of Police
Woman in Seance (uncredited)
Sideshow Spectator (uncredited)
Video Trailer The Mystic
Video: Tod Browning’s 1925 silent film The Mystic - Trailer (featuring Dean Hurley score)
Tod Browning’s 1925 silent film The Mystic - Trailer (featuring Dean Hurley score)
The Mystic (1925, Tod Browning - Dir., Aileen Pringle, Drama)
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