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  • The Universal Boy Solves the Chinese Mystery (1914)
  • Short | Short, Drama
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The Universal Boy Solves the Chinese Mystery (1914)
Short | Short, Drama
Our "Universal Boy" has made the acquaintance of a youngster living in the same apartment with him, who is experimenting with wireless telegraphy. The boys amuse themselves by tapping messages. One which they secure is a mysterious affair,...See moreOur "Universal Boy" has made the acquaintance of a youngster living in the same apartment with him, who is experimenting with wireless telegraphy. The boys amuse themselves by tapping messages. One which they secure is a mysterious affair, which the boys believe is written in cipher code. It is addressed to one Sing Yang Foo. Matty, with his characteristic curiosity, seeks out the Marconi wireless station at Coney Island, makes the acquaintance of the chief operator and requests a reading of the peculiar message. The operator tells him it is written in Chinese. Determined to have a reading of it, our "Universal Boy" visits and is introduced to the Hon. Yang Yu Ying, Chinese Consul-General for the United States, who reads the message for him. It says: "Have girl aboard. All safe. Sailing to-morrow. Send money as promised." Wing Woy, in trying to puzzle it out Matty, later, remembers a newspaper account of the strange disappearance of a young woman Chinese missionary. Convinced that there is some connection between the message and the girl's disappearance, our "Universal Boy" visits Chinatown. On the roof of a building he finds a receiving pole of a private wireless outfit. Investigating further, he learns that the owner of the outfit is Sing Yang Foo. Disguised as a Chinese boy, our "Universal Boy" uncovers many clues, and is finally led aboard a Chinese boat in the harbor. In the hold of the ship he discovers the missing girl, communicates with the police and finally, after many exciting adventures, he brings the "white slavers" to justice and liberates the girl. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Aug 27, 1914 (United States)

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