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The Mystery of the Leaping Fish
“Mr Douglas Fairbanks, Sr. AS THE MASTER OF DISGUISE AND SUPER SLEUTH WITH A CLANDESTINE CRAVING "COKE" ENNYDAY”
5.9 / 10• 1916• 25m•NR• English
MysteryComedyCrime
Storyline
Scientific detective Coke Ennyday comes to the rescue of a damsel in distress, known only as 'The Little Fish Blower', when a drug smuggler plots to force her to marry him.
Cast & Crew
Douglas Fairbanks
Coke Ennyday / Douglas Fairbanks
Lead
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
GH
George Hall
Japanese Accomplice (uncredited)
William Lowery
Gang Leader (uncredited)
Joe Murphy
Footman on Vehicle (uncredited)
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Christy Cabanne's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Mystery of the Leaping Fish is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
