''The Amazing Quest of Mr. Ernest Bliss'' is a 1920 British silent

comedy film A comedy film is a category of film which emphasizes humor. These films are designed to make the audience laugh through amusement. Films in this style traditionally have a happy ending (black comedy being an exception). Comedy is one of the ol ...

directed by and starring Henry Edwards. As of August 2010, the film is listed as one of the

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's " 75 Most Wanted"

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s. The film was remade in 1936 starring

Cary Grant Cary Grant (born Archibald Alec Leach; January 18, 1904November 29, 1986) was an English-American actor. He was known for his Mid-Atlantic accent, debonair demeanor, light-hearted approach to acting, and sense of comic timing. He was one o ...

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* Henry Edwards as Ernest Bliss *

Chrissie White Chrissie White (23 May 1895 – 18 August 1989) was a British film actress of the silent film, silent era. She appeared in more than 180 films between 1908 and 1933. White married actor and film director Henry Edwards (actor), Henry Edwards ...

as Frances Clayton * Gerald Ames as Dorrington *

Mary Dibley Mary Dibley (21 February 1883 in London – 11 September 1968) was a British film actress. She was married to the actor Gerald Ames. Selected filmography * '' The Christian'' (1915) * '' The Shulamite'' (1915) * '' The Folly of Desire'' (1915) * ...

as Kate Brent *

Reginald Bach Reginald Bach (3 September 1886 – 6 January 1941) was a British actor and theatrical producer. Early life and career Born in Shepperton, Middlesex, England, Bach was educated at Dean Close School, in Cheltenham Spa, the family having moved to ...

as Jack Brent * Henry Vibart as Sir James Alroyd * Douglas Munro as John Masters *

Mary Brough Mary may refer to: People * Mary (name), a feminine given name (includes a list of people with the name) Religious contexts * New Testament people named Mary, overview article linking to many of those below * Mary, mother of Jesus, also calle ...

as Gloria Mott * John Turnbull as Willie Mott (as Stanley Turnbull) * Gerard Hillier as Dick Honerton * Gerald Annand as Crawley *

Esme Hubbard Esme Hubbard (1880 – 12 April 1951) was a British actress of the silent era. She was born Esme Woodbine Hubbard to British parents in Russia and died in Ealing, London in 1951 at age 71. Select filmography * '' Caste'' (1915) * '' His Deares ...

as Mrs. Heath * James McWilliams as Clowes *

Ernest Milton Ernest Milton (7 August 1897 – 2 September 1984) was an English footballer who played as a left or right back for Sheffield United in The Football League. Born in Kimberworth near Rotherham, he also had a spell for Kilnhurst Town as well a ...

as Mr. Montague * John R. Allan as Sam Brownley

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* 1920 films 1920s British films 1920 comedy films 1920 lost films British silent feature films Lost British films British black-and-white films Films directed by Henry Edwards Films based on works by E. Phillips Oppenheim Hepworth Pictures films Lost comedy films Silent British comedy films {{UK-silent-comedy-film-stub

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