The article talks about the mystery behind the curse of the hope diamond, one of the worlds most famous gems. It vanished for a while and later showed up in london, where banker henry thomas hope purchased it. The history of the stone which was eventually named the hope diamond began when the french merchant traveller, jean baptiste tavernier, purchased a 112 316carat diamond. In the pendant surrounding the hope diamond are 16 white diamonds, both pearshapes and cushion cuts. 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.
Unexplained mysteries the cursed diamond hope diamond. The hope diamond wasnt known by that name until the 1830s, relatively late in the diamonds long history, when it was owned by the hope family in. Media in category the hope diamond mystery the following 7 files are in this category, out of 7 total. Goddard and may yohe directed by stuart paton starring boris karloff as the priest of kama. 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. May yohe publishes a fanciful account of the diamonds dark past in her book, the mystery of the hope diamond. Learn about the mysterious hope diamond with iminds insightful audio knowledge series.
Mar 11, 2015 they have restored and released the hope diamond mystery on dvd. The true story of lord francis hope who inherits the hope diamond and marries showgirl may yohe. The curse of the hope diamond the history of the hope diamond. In 1921, she hired henry leyford gates to help her write the mystery of the hope. The okavango blue is smaller than the legendary hope diamond, the 45.
A close comparison of the hope diamond with historical documentation of the faceting, coloring, and dimensions of the french blue. The mystery of the hope diamond smithsonian magazine. This diamond, which was most likely from the kollur mine in golconda, india, was somewhat triangular in shape and crudely cut. Boris karloffs first major film role check out the hope diamond mystery dvd on indiegogo. Another suspected curse of owning the hope diamond. 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. Hope diamond article about hope diamond by the free. Named after its former owner henry philip hope, who also owned the hope diamond. 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. The hope diamond mystery wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. The hope diamond, a flawless 45plus gem of rare steelblue color, was donated to the smithsonian institution in 1958 by new york city jeweler harry winston, and is the centerpiece of the hall of gems at the smithsonians national museum of natural history.
As the newest hidden expedition recruit, youve got to find the shards before they do. 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. Loosely based on lady francis hopes book the mystery of the hope. The donor, harry winston, shipped the diamond through the regular united states postal service via firstclass mail. Boris karloff, the apparent reincarnation of a 16th century indian high priest living.
What a labor of love the hope diamond mystery has been and what a. The cursed diamond hope diamond unexplained mysteries. Ned mclean went insane, and the family lost the washington post in bankruptcy, despite evalyn trying to use the hope diamond as collateral for a loan. 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. 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. Lupica kicks off a new series starring a pair of 8yearold twins who solve sportsthemed mysteries. King louis xiv gave the diamond to a mistress, but then he cruelly abandoned her.
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. In 1921, she hired henry leyford gates to help her write the mystery of the hope diamond, in which she starred as. 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. Hope diamond by iminds overdrive rakuten overdrive. You can see the hope diamond at the smithsonians national museum of. 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. Feb 05, 2014 the hope diamond mystery 1921 kosmik kleine films.
Sep 27, 2015 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. 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. 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. Even the pleasures of competing in various events during his schools spirit week dim a smidge for zach walker when the prized autographed baseball he brings to his thirdgrade class for show and tell vanishes. 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. They have restored and released the hope diamond mystery on dvd.
Secrets to the hope diamond curse exploring lifes mysteries. History of the hope diamond smithsonian institution. 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. The film survives with a copy at the library of congress. Nov 05, 2015 to sustain this free service, we receive affiliate commissions via some of our links. With grace darmond, harry carter, george chesebro, boris karloff. By benjamin radford live science contributor 30 april 2014. Richard kurin goes beyond the speculation to reveal the truth behind a legendary stone.
The hope diamond mystery 1921 directed by stuart paton. The hope diamond and marlow, new hampshire town of gilsum, nh. The hope pearl is gold and white and weighs grains. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. 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 story is full of mystery and suspense, well worth the more than fourhour time commitment it. Mclean would often attach other diamonds including the mclean diamond and the star of the east. Mar 12, 2017 the curse story was only amplified by ensuing events. Free emmett from an evil spell and save the townspeople from murderous demons. The curious history of the hope diamond stories of the. Grace darmond mary hilton bibi, george chesebro john gregge john baptiste tavanier, harry carter sidney atherton, also known as nang fu.
The hope diamond mystery is a 1921 american action film serial directed by stuart paton and featuring boris karloff. 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 hope diamond mystery is based on the life story written by may yohe who lived for a time in marlow, new hampshire. The strange mystery and curse of the hope diamond strange. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. 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. 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 is a 1921 american action film serial directed by stuart paton. Accounts report that diamond mining is active in india. This diamond, which was most likely from the kollur mine in golconda, india. Let me present some of the famous pearls throughout. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. The package containing the hope diamond is presented to smithsonian secretary dr.
If you want to solve the crime you need to find the objects hidden in each scene. In 1921, she hired henry leyford gates to help her write the mystery of the hope diamond, in which. It is currently at the natural history museum in london. Evalyn actually pawned the hope diamond in 1932 in order to hire an investigator to track down the kidnappers of charles lindberghs baby. The hope diamond and marlow, new hampshire town of. We uncover the science and secrets of historys most famous jewel by visiting different countries and getting.
The first historical record of the french blue resurfacing is in 1812 when it was in possession of eliason. May 09, 2006 since its discovery in seventeenthcentury india, the hope diamond, a glimmering deepblue gem weighing more than 45 carats, has been shrouded in mystery and steeped in intrigue. Lord francis hope gambles away the family fortune and may yohe leaves him. Restoration of a longlost 15episode 1921 serial based on a true story with similarities to the mummy. This is an incredibly rare 1921 15chapter serial with boris karloff in.
Informational nonfiction, 835 words, level p grade 2, lexile 560l. The program is cosponsored by the marlow historical society. The gem eventually passed into the hands of louis xvi and his queen marie antoinette, both of whom were later beheaded. The hope pearl is one of the most famous salt water pearls. Read on wikipedia edit history talk page print download pdf. The hope diamond is a lustrous blue gem weighing 45. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. This is an incredibly rare 1921 15chapter serial with boris karloff in his first starring role. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. 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. 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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