"The Silent Command" (1923) featuring Martha Mansfield, Bela Lugosi

This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame. Please visit to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie stars by making a tax deductible contribution. FEEL FREE TO FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @SilentFilmGems This film illustrates the contributions of Martha Mansfield, a star of Silent Hall of Fame. "The Silent Command" (1923) is spy thriller taking place during the construction of the Panama Canal. Martha Mansfield played an excellent role in this film as the vamp, charged with seducing the navy officer. She was a true rising star, only to die in a freak fire accident three...