
The Crimson Stain Mystery (1916)
355 min
In attempting to develop a chemical which would make a person super-intelligent, Dr. Montrose fails and the subjects of his experiments metamorphose into hideous monsters who band together and prey on humans. With the police stymied, a young detective attempts to track down the leader of the group of killers, known only to have a small crimson stain in one eye.
- Release date
- August 21, 1916
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- Maurice Costello as Harold Stanley
- Ethel Grandin as Florence Montrose
- Thomas J. McGrane as Dr. Burton Montrose
- Olga Olonova as Vanya Tosca
- William Cavanaugh as Doctor's Assistant
- John A. Milton as Layton Parrish
- N.J. Thompson as Jim Tanner
- Eugene Strong as Robert Clayton
- Lorna Volare as Little Girl
Crew
- T. Hayes Hunter · Director
- Albert Payson Terhune · Writer
- Ludwig G.B. Erb · Producer
- Ludwig G.B. Erb · Cinematographer