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The Magic Eye (1918)

NR · 1918-04-01 · 50m · EN
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During World War I, John Bowman, the captain of a tramp steamer, refuses to allow his wife and daughter Shirley to accompany him on a long voyage because he fears that the ship may be torpedoed. Before his departure, he entrusts his life insurance policy to shipping agent Sam Bullard, who, unknown to John, once courted Mrs. Bowman. Shirley, a clairvoyant, has a vision in which her father's ship is torpedoed, and the next day, Sam reports that the ship has been sunk and John killed.

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Frank Howard ClarkWriterRae BergerDirector

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Henry A. BarrowsHenry A. BarrowsJohn BowmanClaire Du BreyClaire Du BreyMrs. BowmanZoe RaeZoe RaeShirley BowmanCharles Hill MailesCharles Hill MailesSam Bullard (as Charles H. Mailes)William A. CarrollWilliam A. CarrollJack (as William Carroll)Elwood BredellElwood BredellCordy (as Elwood Burdell)

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityLost FilmDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference790979Actor preference479749 · 75037 · 660011

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Frequently asked questions about The Magic Eye

What is The Magic Eye about?

During World War I, John Bowman, the captain of a tramp steamer, refuses to allow his wife and daughter Shirley to accompany him on a long voyage because he fears that the ship may be torpedoed. Before his departure, he entrusts his life insurance policy to shipping agent Sam Bullard, who, unknown to John, once courted Mrs. Bowman. Shirley, a clairvoyant, has a vision in which her father's ship is torpedoed, and the next day, Sam reports that the ship has been sunk and John killed.

How long is The Magic Eye?

The Magic Eye has a runtime of 50 minutes.