Lost1915Thanhouser CompanyTwo reelsDrama

The Smuggled Diamond

Name: The Smuggled Diamond
Genre: Drama
Released: 1915-02-09

No copy you can watch online. No print is known to survive. What follows is what does: the release, the cast, the story, and what the trade press said at the time.

The story

“The Secret Service Bureau receives word that a celebrated diamond has been smuggled, among others, into the country by a notorious character posing as a nobleman. The information that he was carrying the gem in a hollow cane arrives too late to enable the officials to capture him at the pier, and upon the suspected man being searched shortly afterwards at his hotel, no sign of the jewel can be found. The men operatives are baffled, but a bright young woman with natural detective ability traces out the mystery, locates the jewel in the steam radiator, compels the smuggler to confess, and causes his arrest.”

Summary from Reel Life · 30 January 1915

What the papers said

2 reviews · 1 article · 1 advertisement

“The young woman detective finally locates the smuggled jewels in the steam radiator, compels the smuggler to confess, and causes his arrest.”

The Morning Telegraph · 5 February 1915

This review is reprinted in the narrative section of the present work.

The Moving Picture World · 20 February 1915

Article

23 January 1915Reel Life1 min

“Florence LaBadie is wearing in The Smuggled Diamonds [sic], a forthcoming Thanhouser two-reeler, several stunning new gowns. Recently she took a vacation—at least that is what her friends supposed she was doing. In reality she was putting in her time keeping five dressmakers busy. When she returned, it was with a trunkful of new costumes which are masterpieces of design, fabric and cut. Miss LaBadie knows how to wear beautiful creations just as they should be worn, and if photoplay devotees among the fair sex would know exactly what is artistic and smart in the advance modes, let them watch Miss LaBadie’s appearances from now on.”

6 February 1915Reel Life1 min

“A powerful two-reel drama of a clever smuggling plot, featuring Florence LaBadie in the role of a secret service agent. It teems with thrills and startling situations. Miss LaBadie is seen at her best and is supported by a strong cast.”