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The Mystery of the Sleeping Death (1914)
Short | 31 min | Short, Drama

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The Mystery of the Sleeping Death (1914)

Short | 31 min | Short, Drama

Lizzie, known as "the best little safe-cracker in town," burglarizes the home of Harrison, a young millionaire. Harrison discovers the girl at work, but generously allows her to escape. An hour later, Lizzie is found unconscious on the ...See moreLizzie, known as "the best little safe-cracker in town," burglarizes the home of Harrison, a young millionaire. Harrison discovers the girl at work, but generously allows her to escape. An hour later, Lizzie is found unconscious on the street. Harrison's butler finds him in the same condition. Millionaire and thief are rushed to the hospital. All efforts to revive the two go for naught; as a last resort the surgeons send for Amar, an Oriental Mystic and hypnotist. The man hears Harrison and Lizzie utter some words in their trance. He recognizes the language as that of his own race. It causes Amar to relate an ancient legend of India to the physicians. Thousands of years previous. Afgah and his beautiful daughter Lola, dwelt in India. Gunga, a man of wealth, sought to marry Lola, but she was secretly in love with Dano, a fair-skinned slave. Kahdin, a wicked High Priest, also loved Lola, but the girl spurned his advances. The High Priest thereupon swore to be revenged. Lola's love for Dano was discovered. The slave was severely punished, while the girl was informed she must wed Gunga immediately. Lola and Dano fled, however, but were pursued and captured. In accordance with the ancient law, they were brought before the High Priest. His opportunity for revenge at hand, Kahdin cursed them with the curse of the "Sleeping Death," causing the lovers to fall into a death-like trance. Once in every century, however, the spirit of each was to leave the sleeping body, and meeting, recognize the other. Harrison and Lizzie revive as Amar finishes his tale. The two gaze at each other. Slowly Lizzie comes to Harrison's arms, faltering, "It seems as though I have known you always for years and years." Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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6 cast members

Name	Known for
Alice Joyce Lola / Lizzie Lola / Lizzie See fewer	Beau Geste (1926)
Tom Moore Dano / Guy Harrison Dano / Guy Harrison See fewer	On Thin Ice (1925)
Robert Walker Amar Amar See fewer	Pueblo Terror (1931)
Henry Hallam Afgab Afgab See fewer	The Evil Thereof (1916)
Harry F. Millarde Gunga Gunga See fewer	The Town That Forgot God (1922)
Benjamin Ross The High Priest The High Priest See fewer	Nina o' the Theatre (1914)