The Mysterious Cipher
1916, English. Directed by J. Gunnis Davis.
Chilton, a crooked dealer in antiques, decides on a daring scheme to recoup his finances by defrauding the railroad. A car-load of cheap furniture is shipped with a valuation of $40,000 on it. Blanding, the tool of Chilton and his partner, awaits at Lone Point a telegram giving the number of the car.
- Runtime
- 0h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 24 June 1916
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Homer Von Flindt
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The Mysterious Cipher: quick answers
What should I watch before The Mysterious Cipher?
Watch The Spiked Switch (1916), The Treasure Train (1916), A Race Through the Air (1916), and In Death's Pathway (1916) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after The Mysterious Cipher?
Next in the series: The Engineer's Honor (1916), To Save the Road (1916), and The Broken Brake (1916).
Is The Mysterious Cipher worth watching?
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How long is The Mysterious Cipher?
The Mysterious Cipher runs 12 minutes (0h 12m).
Does The Mysterious Cipher have a post-credits scene?
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The Mysterious Cipher parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Mysterious Cipher is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Mysterious Cipher on?
The Mysterious Cipher isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 June 1916. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Mysterious Cipher?
If you liked The Mysterious Cipher, try Safety Last!, Black Widow, Chief of Station.
Who directed The Mysterious Cipher?
The Mysterious Cipher (1916) was directed by J. Gunnis Davis and stars Helen Gibson, George A. Williams, Hoot Gibson.