The Mystery of the Leaping Fish (1916)
Mr Douglas Fairbanks, Sr. AS THE MASTER OF DISGUISE AND SUPER SLEUTH WITH A CLANDESTINE CRAVING "COKE" ENNYDAY
Coke Ennyday, the scientific detective, divides his time into periods of "Sleep", "Eat", "Dope" and "Drinks". In fact, he overcomes every situation with drugs: consuming cocaine to increase his energy or injecting it in his opponents to incapacitate them. To help the police, he tracks down a contraband of opium (which he eagerly tastes) transported within "leaping fishes", saving a "fish-blower" girl from blackmail along the way.
Director: Christy Cabanne, John Emerson
Genre: Mystery, Comedy, Crime
Runtime: 25 min
Release Date: June 11, 1916
Cast
- Douglas Fairbanks - Coke Ennyday / Douglas Fairbanks
- Bessie Love - The Little Fish Blower
- Allan Sears - Gent Rolling in Wealth
- Tom Wilson - Police Chief I.M. Keene
- Alma Rubens - Wealthy Gent's Female Confederate
- George Hall - Japanese Accomplice (uncredited)
- William Lowery - Gang Leader (uncredited)
- Joe Murphy - Footman on Vehicle (uncredited)
- Charles Stevens - Japanese Accomplice (uncredited)
- B.F. Zeidman - Scenario Editor (uncredited)
Screenplay
Cinematography: John W. Leezer
Production: Triangle Film Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Themes
Drug Addiction and Downfall
Keywords
cocaine, drugs, silent film
More Films by Director: Christy Cabanne, John Emerson
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Mystery of the Leaping Fish about?
- Coke Ennyday, the scientific detective, divides his time into periods of "Sleep", "Eat", "Dope" and "Drinks". In fact, he overcomes every situation with drugs: consuming cocaine to increase his energy or injecting it in his opponents to incapacitate them. To help the police, he tracks down a contraband of opium (which he eagerly tastes) transported within "leaping fishes", saving a "fish-blower" girl from blackmail along the way.
- Who directed The Mystery of the Leaping Fish?
- The Mystery of the Leaping Fish was directed by Christy Cabanne, John Emerson.
- Who stars in The Mystery of the Leaping Fish?
- The Mystery of the Leaping Fish stars Douglas Fairbanks, Bessie Love, Allan Sears, Tom Wilson, Alma Rubens, George Hall.
- How long is The Mystery of the Leaping Fish?
- The Mystery of the Leaping Fish has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
- What genre is The Mystery of the Leaping Fish?
- The Mystery of the Leaping Fish is a Mystery, Comedy, Crime film.
- Where was The Mystery of the Leaping Fish produced?
- The Mystery of the Leaping Fish was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Mystery of the Leaping Fish?
- The themes of The Mystery of the Leaping Fish include: Drug Addiction and Downfall.