The Grinning Skull is a 1916 American film that premiered on February 28th, 1916 worldwide. The movie stars Lew Cody as Donald Harvey, Eugene Besserer as Mme. Ward Howe, Virginia Cortley as Winifred Howe, Richard Morris as John Dermond, Fred Hearn as Rev. Giles Kellogg, Leo Pierson as Charles Desmond, and Marion Warner as Dorothy Kellogg.
The film revolves around a mysterious grinning skull that brings terror and death to all who encounter it. Donald Harvey, a young explorer, discovers the skull during an expedition and brings it back to America. As he tries to learn more about the skull's origins, a series of strange and inexplicable events begin to occur.
Mme. Ward Howe, a psychic medium, warns Harvey of the danger that the skull poses, but he is determined to uncover its secrets. Winifred Howe, Mme. Ward Howe's daughter, becomes entangled in the mystery as well, and together they must race against time to stop the curse of the grinning skull before it's too late.
John Dermond, a wealthy collector, is obsessed with owning the skull for himself and will stop at nothing to possess it. Rev. Giles Kellogg, a local pastor, tries to warn the townspeople of the evil that the skull brings, but his pleas fall on deaf ears.
As the terror escalates, Charles Desmond, a detective, is brought in to investigate the string of deaths that have been linked to the skull. Dorothy Kellogg, a young woman with a connection to the skull's past, holds the key to unlocking its dark secrets.
The Grinning Skull is a chilling tale of mystery, horror, and suspense that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end. With a talented cast and a gripping storyline, this classic film is a must-see for fans of the horror genre.
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