The Mystery of the Leaping Fish (1916) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
The Mystery of the Leaping Fish (1916) — Coke Ennyday, the scientific detective, divides his time into periods of "Sleep", "Eat", "Dope" and
The Mystery of the Leaping Fish (1916) Storyline
Coke Ennyday, the scientific detective, divides his time into periods of "Sleep", "Eat", "Dope" and "Drinks". In fact, he overcomes every situation with drugs: consuming cocaine to increase his energy or injecting it in his opponents to incapacitate them. To help the police, he tracks down a contraband of opium (which he eagerly tastes) transported within "leaping fishes", saving a "fish-blower" girl from blackmail along the way.
Full Cast & Crew
- Douglas Fairbanks as Coke Ennyday / Douglas Fairbanks
- Bessie Love as The Little Fish Blower
- Allan Sears as Gent Rolling in Wealth
- Tom Wilson as Police Chief I.M. Keene
- Alma Rubens as Wealthy Gent's Female Confederate
- George Hall as Japanese Accomplice (uncredited)
- William Lowery as Gang Leader (uncredited)
- Joe Murphy as Footman on Vehicle (uncredited)
- Charles Stevens as Japanese Accomplice (uncredited)
- B.F. Zeidman as Scenario Editor (uncredited)
Why Watch The Mystery of the Leaping Fish?
The Vibe: The Mystery of the Leaping Fish is a captivating and well-crafted mystery movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1916. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 5.9/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with mystery-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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