The Sealed Envelope (1919): cast, story & where to watch
1919 · Film
Released in 1919, The Sealed Envelope is a drama and mystery film directed by Douglas Gerrard, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Peter James Slaney, just released from prison, is the only boarder who is kind to Lena, the maid at the cheap Paris Hotel. So that Lena can leave her abusive landlady, Slaney accepts $2,500 from a stranger, who threatens to send Slaney back to prison unless he undertakes a job. Slaney is sent to the home of political boss John Biggs with a sealed envelope which he is to open after entering.
Who’s in it. The Sealed Envelope stars William Sheer as Peter James Slaney (as William A. Sheer), Fritzi Brunette as Lena, Joseph W. Girard as John Biggs (as Joseph Girard) and Charles Dorian as Philip Gregory, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sealed Envelope page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sealed Envelope tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Where can I watch The Sealed Envelope (1919)?
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- Who stars in The Sealed Envelope?
- The Sealed Envelope stars William Sheer, Fritzi Brunette, Joseph W. Girard, Charles Dorian and Catherine Wallace.