
The Mystic
Drama
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Aileen Pringle
Aileen Pringle
Zara
Aileen Pringle
Zara


Conway Tearle
Conway Tearle
Michael Nash
Conway Tearle
Michael Nash


Mitchell Lewis
Mitchell Lewis
Zazarack
Mitchell Lewis
Zazarack


Robert Ober
Robert Ober
Anton
Robert Ober
Anton


Stanton Heck
Stanton Heck
Carlo
Stanton Heck
Carlo


David Torrence
David Torrence
James Bradshaw
David Torrence
James Bradshaw


Gladys Hulette
Gladys Hulette
Doris Merrick
Gladys Hulette
Doris Merrick


DeWitt Jennings
DeWitt Jennings
Director of Police
DeWitt Jennings
Director of Police


Carrie Daumery
Carrie Daumery
Woman in Seance (uncredited)
Carrie Daumery
Woman in Seance (uncredited)


Joseph Hazelton
Joseph Hazelton
Sideshow Spectator (uncredited)
Joseph Hazelton
Sideshow Spectator (uncredited)
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