The Man from Beyond | 1922 | Mystery Adventure

Title: The Man from Beyond | 1922 | Mystery Adventure Director: Burton L. King Studio: Houdini Picture Corporation Starring: Harry Houdini, Jane Connelly, Arthur Maude, Erwin Connelly, Frank Montgomery, Albert Tavernier, Luis Alberni, Yale Benner, Nita Naldi Based on: Original story by Harry Houdini and Coolidge Streeter Release Date: April 2 1922 Runtime: 74 minutes Format: Silent black and white with English intertitles Country: United States Language: Silent Genres: Mystery Adventure Drama --- Chapters: 00:00:00 Arctic discovery of frozen man 00:10:00 Thawing and awakening 00:20:00 Confusion and past memories 00:30:00 Return to civilization 00:45:00 Romance and mistaken identity 01:00:00 Villain’s plot and rescue --- Summary: The Man from Beyond is a 1922 American silent mystery adventure film starring Harry Houdini as Howard Hillary, a man discovered frozen in Arctic ice for a century and revived by scientists. Struggling to reconcile his memories with a changed world, he encounters Felice, a young woman resembling his lost love, and becomes entangled in rescuing her father from a scheming suitor. The narrative blends elements of suspense, adventure, and romance as Hillary pursues truth and resolution in a world far removed from his own time. --- Background: Produced by Houdini Picture Corporation and directed by Burton L. King, The Man from Beyond was written in part by Harry Houdini himself, reflecting his interest in adventure themes. The film features Houdini’s own stunts and was shot with exteriors including Arctic icy settings and Niagara Falls sequences that highlight its adventurous tone. --- Trivia: Harry Houdini starred as well as contributed to the film’s story. The plot incorporates early science fiction themes of suspended animation and reincarnation. Scenes include action set pieces such as escapes and a dramatic rescue near Niagara Falls. The film has alternative international titles including *L’Homme de l’au-delà*. --- Public Domain / Rights: Original Release: April 2 1922 Original Studio / Distributor: Houdini Picture Corporation Copyright Status: Public Domain Renewal: Unknown --- Hashtags: #TheManFromBeyond1922 #HarryHoudini #SilentFilm #MysteryAdventure #ClassicCinema #PublicDomain