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The Clue of the Pigtail

1923 · 12 min

A brisk, shadowy silent-era mystery that keeps you leaning in to follow the detective's deductions.

Directed by
A.E. Coleby
Genres
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Starring
H. Agar Lyons, Fred Paul, Joan Clarkson
Overview
Third release in 'The Mystery of Dr. Fu Manchu' series, where the police has to investigate the clue of the pigtail wig.

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  • BFI Player
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Directed by
A.E. Coleby
Genres
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Starring
H. Agar Lyons, Fred Paul, Joan Clarkson
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How it feels

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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • eeriestrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • mystery
  • crime
  • deception
  • justice
Places
  • big city
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • serialised
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror2
Humour1
Realism5
Romance1
Tension5
Darkness5
Complexity5
Emotional weight3

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Where to watch in the UK

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Details

Genres
crime, drama, mystery
Directed by
A.E. Coleby
Starring
H. Agar Lyons, Fred Paul, Joan Clarkson, Humberston Wright, Frank Wilson, Ernest Spaulding
Runtime
12 min
Country
United Kingdom

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