The Ace of Scotland Yard

Sep 30, 1929

3h 35m

★ 6.0

The FIRST TALKING SERIAL!

Overview

From the Universal synopsis: Retired Inspector Blake of Scotland Yard learns that Lord Blanton has acquired the sacred "Love Ring"---a cursed jewel that has brought grief to its previous owners. Prince Darius seeks to obtain the ring, and the mummy of a princess of an ancient country to return them to his homeland.

Genres

Drama

Action

Crime

Production Companies

Universal Pictures

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Cast

Inspector Angus Blake

Crauford Kent

Lady Diana Blanton

Florence Allen

Prince Darius (as Albert Priscoe)

Albert Prisco

Jarvis

Monte Montague

Mary Duveen- aka Queen of Diamonds

Grace Cunard

Lord Blanton

Herbert Prior

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