Lord francis hope gambles away the family fortune and may yohe leaves him. Stories from the vaults season 1 inside windsor castle season 1. The curse of the hope diamond an avon camelot book. On her third marriage by 1920, she persuaded film producer george kleine to back a 15episode serial the hope diamond mystery, which added fictitious characters to the tale. Smithsonian hope diamond collectors edition forum big fish games forums all game forums hidden expedition. The first historical record of the french blue resurfacing is in 1812 when it was in possession of eliason. You can see the hope diamond at the smithsonians national museum of natural history in the harry. The dusk diamond mystery is a mystery party game for 7 people. While tavernier, king louis xiv, as well as louis xvi and maria antoinette are the famous victims, there are also lesser known victims of the diamond. Ironically, the date that the hope diamond was once again found was just as the statute of limitations on the theft of the stone ran out.
The diamond mystery from the whodunit detective agency series, vol. This documentary takes a look at the mysterious phenomenon of the hope diamond, a priceless and rare gem weighing in at over 45 karats, which despite its coveted nature, has seemed to bring a. Hope diamond exhibit, was popular but we liked the dinosaurs. By benjamin radford live science contributor 30 april 2014. As the newest hidden expedition recruit, youve got to find the shards before they do. Mystery of the hope diamond smithsonian channel documentary. In 1921, she hired henry leyford gates to help her write the mystery of the hope diamond, in which she starred as lady francis hope.
I am the hope diamond je suis le diamant hope i am the hope diamond i am the hope diamond i am the hope diamond i am the hope diamond. I am the hope diamond i am the hope diamond i am the hope diamond. It is a fun video about the mystery and curse behind the hope diamond and its. The book explains this diamonds incredible journey, including. Accounts report that diamond mining is active in india. He ended up living, though his son stole the diamond from him and then killed himself. Jul 31, 2014 nicely paced, with just the right number of red herrings to keep readers thinking.
Henry philip hope 17741839 brother of thomas hope, was a wealthy british banker with an affinity for fine art and precious gems. As reported in newspapers of 1911 andor in maye yohes fanciful book,the mystery of the hope diamond, published in 1929, although many if not most of these events are unsubstantiated. They have restored and released the hope diamond mystery on dvd. Nicely paced, with just the right number of red herrings to keep readers thinking. The curse of the hope diamond the history of the hope diamond. Never miss an episode from sidedoor and other great podcasts when you download the free radiopublic app. Rely on our custom marked screenshots, our detailed stepbystep instructions, and our simple puzzle solutions to find the missing shards before a band of notorious thieves can get. The book explains this diamonds incredible journey, including how it was discovered, who has owned it, and to which countries it has been taken. The hope diamond is a lustrous blue gem weighing 45. Mar 11, 2015 they have restored and released the hope diamond mystery on dvd. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Written in free verse, it is a psalm which the poet sings as he contemplates what he calls the mystery of the.
May yohe publishes a fanciful account of the diamonds dark past in her book, the mystery of the hope diamond. The legend is as massive and multifaceted as the gem itself, spanning one billion years, three continents and leaving a trail of intrigue, envy and death. In 1921, she hired henry leyford gates to help her write the mystery of the hope diamond, in which she starred as. Simon maoncharides simon maoncharides was a greek merchant who owned the diamond more. The mystery of the hope diamond the legend is a multifaceted as the gem, spanning one billion years, three continents and leaving a trail of intrigue, envy and death. Henry philip hope mystery of the hope diamond mike. On her third marriage in 1920, she persuaded film producer george kleine to back a 15episode serial the hope diamond mystery, which added fictitious characters to the tale, but the project was not successful. The hope diamond mystery 1921 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. May 01, 2006 its a testament to the authors research abilities and how fascinating the actual history of the gem is that richard kurin can start his hope diamond.
The hope diamond has been stolen and now you have to uncover all the clues and find the beautiful jewel. The diamond would take his name, becoming known as hopes diamond or the hope diamond. The hope diamond mystery wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. The hope diamond is displayed in the national museum of natural history. An 1839 catalogue of his gem collection mentions a large blue diamond weighing 45. Mar 12, 2017 the hope diamond is thought to be cursed as it was stolen from a sita idol in india. Boris karloff, the apparent reincarnation of a 16th century indian high priest living. Unexplained mysteries the cursed diamond hope diamond. Restoration of a longlost 15episode 1921 serial based on a true story with similarities to the mummy. According to the legend, a curse attends the owner of the hope diamond, a curse that first befell the large, blue gem when it was plucked i. It is a fun video about the mystery and curse behind the hope diamond and its history. Somebody is stealing diamonds from the jeweler mohammed carat.
See 206 photos and 11 tips from 3451 visitors to hope diamond exhibit. The hope diamond mystery is a 1921 american action film serial directed by stuart paton and featuring boris karloff. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Kleine to back a 15episode serial the hope diamond mystery, which added. Some props will be required for this game, including 3 paperweight diamonds and a small trinket box. Smithsonian hope diamond walkthrough will act as your faithful companion as you embark upon an amazing adventure filled with danger and excitement as you search for the famed hope diamond.
Goddard and may yohe directed by stuart paton starring boris karloff as the priest of kama. You can see the hope diamond at the smithsonians national museum of. This is not a murder mystery, but rather a gem heist. We uncover the science and secrets of historys most famous jewel by visiting different countries and getting. A close comparison of the hope diamond with historical documentation of the faceting, coloring, and dimensions of the french blue does indeed lend credence to their proposed relation. With grace darmond, harry carter, george chesebro, boris karloff.
Feb 05, 2014 the hope diamond mystery 1921 kosmik kleine films. It looks like the culprit is someone on his staff, but wh. James kirkham inherited a lot of money and wants a life of adventure, exploring in darkest africa, but instead, after a robbery at an antiquities auction, finds himself and his fiance eve kidnapped by parties unknown and taken to a macabre mansion of. If you want to solve the crime you need to find the objects hidden in each scene. Five lesser known victims of the hope diamond curse. The hope diamond mystery kleinekosmik, 15 episodes grace darmond, boris karloff d. The mystery of the hope diamond smithsonian magazine. Wilhelm fals wilhelm fals was a jeweler who recut the diamond after the french revolution, turning it from the tavernier blue into the hope diamond. The many owners of the hope diamond from mystery of. Restoration of a longlost 15episode 1921 serial based on a true story with similarities to the m check out the hope diamond mystery dvd on indiegogo. The strange mystery and curse of the hope diamond strange. I show it to my chemistry students for the small amount of chemistry that it discusses with analyzing its composition. The story is full of mystery and suspense, well worth the more than fourhour time commitment it. In 1921, she hired henry leyford gates to help her write the mystery of the hope diamond, in which.
Grace darmond in the hope diamond mystery 1921 boris karloff in the hope. The true story of lord francis hope who inherits the hope diamond and marries showgirl may yohe. The hope diamond mystery is a 1921 american action film serial directed by stuart paton. The true story of lord francis hope who inherits the hope diamond and marries. Boris karloffs first major film role check out the hope diamond mystery dvd on indiegogo. Story words carats, charities, diamonds, facets, jewels, museum, mystery, pendant, set.
Smithsonian hope diamond collectors edition try this game. Gouache of the great golden fleece of king louis xv of france, version 1 of. The story is full of mystery and suspense, well worth the more than fourhour time commitment it will take you to work through this adventure. A close comparison of the hope diamond with historical documentation of the faceting, coloring, and dimensions of the french blue. The original thief was torn to pieces by dogs and everyone else who has been involved with the diamond met horrible deaths and bad luck. As reported in newspapers of 1911 andor in maye yohes fanciful book, the mystery of the hope diamond, published in 1929, although many if not most of these events are unsubstantiated. The hope diamond has long been rumored to carry a curse, possibly due to agents. The diamond has changed several owners, until it was bought by the smithsonian in 1958.
Its a testament to the authors research abilities and how fascinating the actual history of the gem is that richard kurin can start his hope diamond. Free emmett from an evil spell and save the townspeople from murderous demons. Sep 11, 2015 historians suspect that after being stolen, it was cut again, forming what is now famously known as the hope diamond. In 1921, she hired henry leyford gates to help her write the mystery of the.
This work is in the public domain in the united states because it was published or registered with the u. Overview of hope diamond mystery, the, 1921, directed by stuart paton, with grace darmond, george chesebro, harry carter, at turner classic movies. Another suspected curse of owning the hope diamond. Told through the fictitious eyes of the hope diamond, i am the hope diamond is an informational book about the history of this amazing diamond. May yohe publishes a fanciful account of the diamond s dark past in her book, the mystery of the hope diamond.
Stuart paton featuring boris karloff as dakar high priest of sita grace darmond as mary hilton bibi george chesebro as john gregg jeanbaptiste tavanier harry carter as sidney atherton nang fu ghung the actors in this weird story of an ancient curse play dual roles and in 16th and 20th century. The author of the millionaire rogue returns to her dazzling series about a bygone era filled with romance, espionage, and one dangerously seductive diamond mr. Informational nonfiction, 835 words, level p grade 2, lexile 560l. Hope diamond exhibit science museum in northwest washington. This is an incredibly rare 1921 15chapter serial with boris karloff in his first starring role. The curious history of the hope diamond stories of the.
Historians suspect that after being stolen, it was cut again, forming what is now famously known as the hope diamond. Henry lake spent the past twelve years uncovering the most scandalous secrets of europes wealthy and powerful, serving as one of his. Learn why the hope diamond has inspired superstition, passion and interest since its discovery, and witness the unveiling of hope in its new limitededition setting, designed by harry winston and chosen by the american public. The curse of the legendary blue hope diamond on all its owners is dramatized from the gems discovery in 17th century india until its donation to the smithsonian. Youre on a train in the middle of nowhere, and a band of dangerous thieves demand you tell them where to find the hope diamonds shards.
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