
The Moonstone
Mystery
Overview
Pursued by three Indian priests after stealing “The Moonstone” a valuable diamond from the eye of an Indian idol Englishman, Hearncastle is found drowned, presumably by the Indians. Possession of the Moonstone passes to his friend Franklin Blake who presents the diamond to his fiancée. However it is stolen and suspicion falls on another girl who loves Blake particularly after she leaves a mysterious note at her suicide. Subsequently, a doctor discovers that Blake walks in his sleep and took the diamond himself while in that state, but then stolen and never recovered. At last, the thief confesses before his death with Blake and his fiancée reuniting.
Top Cast


Eugene O'Brien
Eugene O'Brien
Franklin Blake
Eugene O'Brien
Franklin Blake


Elaine Hammerstein
Elaine Hammerstein
Rachel Verinder
Elaine Hammerstein
Rachel Verinder


Ruth Findlay
Ruth Findlay
Rosanna Spearman
Ruth Findlay
Rosanna Spearman
William Roselle
William Roselle
Godfrey White
William Roselle
Godfrey White
Edmund Mortimer
Edmund Mortimer
John Hearncastle
Edmund Mortimer
John Hearncastle
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