Hope diamond suggested reading smithsonian institution. As the newest hidden expedition recruit, youve got to find the shards before they do. The hope diamond and marlow, new hampshire town of. This is not a murder mystery, but rather a gem heist. Blue mystery is an excellent precursor to queen of diamonds, a fascinating autobiography of evalyn walsh mclean, the last private owner of the hope diamond. 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. Another suspected curse of owning the hope diamond.
Gwendolen is a wealthy socialite and avid patron of the arts. With grace darmond, harry carter, george chesebro, boris karloff. Mystery of the hope diamond 2010 full movie download full. The film survives with a copy at the library of congress. 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. May yohe publishes a fanciful account of the diamonds dark past in her book, the mystery of the hope diamond.
The hope diamond mystery is based on the life story written by may yohe who lived for a time in marlow, new hampshire. Oct 07, 2017 wednesday, october 18 at 7 pm the historical society of cheshire county will host a screening of a 1921 silent film as part of its new hampshire film series. Nicely paced, with just the right number of red herrings to keep readers thinking. Introduced by the real former lady frances hope, exwife of the diamonds reallife owner. If it had more of the science and more of an explanation about the spectroscopy, it would get 5 stars. Winston donated the hope diamond to the smithsonian institution in 1958 to be the focal point of a newly established gem collection as well as to inspire others to donate. Mar 11, 2015 they have restored and released the hope diamond mystery on dvd. Hope diamond exhibit science museum in northwest washington. The mystery of the hope diamond smithsonian magazine.
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. The hope diamond is one of the draws to smithison natural history museum. Boris karloff, the apparent reincarnation of a 16th century indian high priest living. Some props will be required for this game, including 3 paperweight diamonds and a small trinket box. The hope diamond mystery 1921 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The diamonds blue coloration is attributed to trace amounts of boron in the stone. A map of pleasant valley and an illustrated cast of characters are provided in the early pages, allowing new readers an excellent reference tool to keep the many characters straight. The diamond appeared on the television quiz show the names the same, in an episode which first aired on august 16, 1955, when a teenaged contestant with the actual name hope diamond was one of the mystery guests, as well as at the august 1958 canadian national exhibition. The curious history of the hope diamond victorian trading. The hope diamond is a lustrous blue gem weighing 45. In its body of less than one cubic inch, it holds a history dripping with mystery, conspiracy and celebrity. I show it to my chemistry students for the small amount of chemistry that it discusses with analyzing its composition. Anyone with an unreasonable fear of the hope diamond will be particularly interested in the fact that cartier manufactured the curse to sell the diamond based on a novel, the moonstone. Hope diamond by iminds overdrive rakuten overdrive.
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The hope diamond mystery is a 1921 american action film serial directed by stuart paton and featuring boris karloff. The hope diamond is the crown jewel of the national museum of natural historys internationally recognized, 10,000strong gems collection. The true story of lord francis hope who inherits the hope. The story is full of mystery and suspense, well worth the more than fourhour time commitment it. In the pendant surrounding the hope diamond are 16 white diamonds, both pearshapes and cushion cuts. The curse of the methuselah tree nature history documentary timeline duration.
May yohe publishes a fanciful account of the diamond s dark past in her book, the mystery of the hope diamond. The extraordinary history of the hope diamond from. 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. The hope diamond mystery wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. By benjamin radford live science contributor 30 april 2014. The curse of the hope diamond the history of the hope diamond. The program is cosponsored by the marlow historical society. If you want to solve the crime you need to find the objects hidden in each scene. The diamond has changed several owners, until it was bought by the smithsonian in 1958. Hope diamond the legendary history of a cursed gem book richard kurin since its discovery in seventeenthcentury india, the hope diamond, a glimmering deep blue gem weighing over 45 carats, has been shrouded in mystery and steeped in intrigue. The rare physical qualities of this gemstone in conjunction with its mysterious and turbulent past render the hope diamond the most famous jewel in the world. See 206 photos and 11 tips from 3450 visitors to hope diamond exhibit. 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.
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This is an incredibly rare 1921 15chapter serial with boris karloff in his first starring role. Wednesday, october 18 at 7 pm the historical society of cheshire county will host a screening of a 1921 silent film as part of its new hampshire film series. May 06, 2011 the hope diamond, arguably the most famous stone of all the gems in the world, is a blue diamond, and it is sometimes mistaken for sapphire. The hope diamond and marlow, new hampshire town of gilsum, nh. A few months later, this was compounded by the new york times on november 17, 1909, which wrongly reported that the diamond s former owner, selim habib, had drowned in a shipwreck near singapore. May 01, 2006 the hope diamond is one of the draws to smithison natural history museum. Boris karloffs first major film role check out the hope diamond mystery dvd on indiegogo. Telecharger mystery of the hope diamond film complet en. Watch mystery of the hope diamond full movie in hd visit unlock the secrets of the most celebrated and prized gem in.
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It is now housed behind three inches of bulletproof glass in the smithsonian national museum of natural history, and looks out at a world fixated with its beauty. It is a fun video about the mystery and curse behind the hope diamond and its history. The story of a curse is a recent part of the diamonds history, apparently having its. Overview of hope diamond mystery, the, 1921, directed by stuart paton, with grace darmond, george chesebro, harry carter, at turner classic movies.
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Mclean would often attach other diamonds including the mclean diamond and the star of the east. It formed deep within the earth and was carried by a volcanic eruption to the surface in what is now india. Jul 31, 2014 nicely paced, with just the right number of red herrings to keep readers thinking. Hope diamond exhibit, was popular but we liked the dinosaurs. Hope diamond the legendary history of a cursed gem book. The hope diamond mystery is a 1921 american action film serial directed by stuart paton. 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. The hope diamond, arguably the most famous stone of all the gems in the world, is a blue diamond, and it is sometimes mistaken for sapphire.
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