Master Mystery
Author: first_name:  John W.
last_name: Grey
first_name: Arthur B.
last_name: Reeve
Language: English
Year: 1919

While Harry Houdini didn't rise to fame as a screen actor, silent film makers of the day sought to capitalize on his fame. The Master Mystery was Houdini's first such attempt, and it was embraced by the viewing public, leading to other screen roles following.<br /><br />

The hero (or superhero) is Quentin Locke, scientist, agent of the U.S. Justice Department, and not surprisingly, an escape artist extraordinaire.<br /><br />

<i>The Master Mystery</i> follows agent Locke through many pitfalls,