The Shielding Shadow
Encyclopedia
The Shielding Shadow is a 1916 action
film serial directed by Louis J. Gasnier
and Donald MacKenzie.
Action film
Action film is a film genre where one or more heroes is thrust into a series of challenges that require physical feats, extended fights and frenetic chases...
film serial directed by Louis J. Gasnier
Louis J. Gasnier
Louis J. Gasnier was a French film director.Born in Paris, Gasnier was working in theatre when Pathé hired him to direct films in the earliest days of cinema. He directed comedian Max Linder in many of his early short comedies...
and Donald MacKenzie.
Synopsis
The 15 chapter story involves the heroine being protected by a shadow with burning eyes. There's also a cloak of invisibility, some hypnotism and a giant octopus added to the mix.Cast
- Grace DarmondGrace DarmondGrace Darmond was an American actress from the early 20th century.-Early life:Grace Darmond was born Grace Glionna in Toronto on November 20, 1893. Her parents were James Glionna, a U.S.-born musician who had lived in Canada since 1877, and Alice Glionna, an Ontario native.-Career:Darmond was...
- Leontine - Ralph Kellard - Jerry Carson
- Léon BaryLéon BaryLéon Bary was a French actor. He appeared in 52 films between 1916 and 1955. He was born in Paris, France.-Selected filmography:* The Shielding Shadow * The Mystery of the Double Cross * The Seven Pearls...
- Sebastian Navarro - Madlaine TraverseMadlaine TraverseMadlaine Traverse was an American stage and screen actress from Cleveland, Ohio. Mary was her birth name. In the course of her career she is alternately billed as "Madaline Traverse", "Madeline Traverse" and "Madeline Travers".-Silent movie actress:Traverse was a leading lady of the Fox Film...
- Barbara - Lionel Braham - The Bouncer
- Frankie Mann - The Cabaret Singer
- Leslie King - One Lump Louie
- Hallen Mostyn
- Madeline Francine