When the mcleans traveled to paris in 1911 pierre cartier visited them at the hotel bristol with the hope diamond necklace to show to the mcleans the newly mounted rare stone. 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. Mar 12, 2017 the curse story was only amplified by ensuing events. We uncover the science and secrets of historys most famous jewel by visiting different countries and getting. The films heart of the ocean story was also based on the lore of the hope diamond, a real piece of jewelry that throughout history has been notorious for carrying a curse. If it had more of the science and more of an explanation about the spectroscopy, it would get 5 stars. 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. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. By benjamin radford live science contributor 30 april 2014. History of the hope diamond smithsonian institution. For instance, says columnist sarah booth conroy, during world war ii. 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 is one of the most iconic items in the smithsonians collections.
The french royal family bought the diamond in 1668 and had it cut into a 67carat stone called the french blue. Evalyn actually pawned the hope diamond in 1932 in order to hire an investigator to track down the kidnappers of charles lindberghs baby. Alleged effect of the hope diamond s curse as reported in newspapers of 1911 andor in maye yohes 1929 fanciful book the mystery of the hope diamond many if not most of these events are. Young mystery aficionados will enjoy solving the puzzle along with maya and jerry and will admire their observational powers. It is a fun video about the mystery and curse behind the hope diamond and its history. This is an incredibly rare 1921 15chapter serial with boris karloff in his first starring role. 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. In 1965 the hope diamond traveled to south africa where it was exhibited at the rand easter show in johannesburg. Boris karloffs first major film role check out the hope diamond mystery dvd on indiegogo.
King louis xiv gave the diamond to a mistress, but then he cruelly abandoned her. The mystery of the hope diamond english version youtube. I mean, you would see her across the room and know, that must be evalyn walsh mclean, because that is the hope diamond. Apr 27, 2017 the hope diamond, however, is different in that it is not only shrouded in mystery and intrigue, but it also has a complex history that dates back centuries.
The extraordinary history of the hope diamond from. 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. Episodes 610 1 1h 33min 1921 nr in london, sidney atherton, a highclass crook with hypnotic powers, masquerades as an asian crimelord to try to steal the famous hope diamond. Release dates 15 also known as aka 3 release dates. 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. 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. Loosely based on lady francis hope s book the mystery of the hope.
Boris karloff, the apparent reincarnation of a 16th century indian high priest living. Its a pretty fascinating little baubleparticularly if youre the sort of person who is impressed by 45. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. 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 gem eventually passed into the hands of louis xvi and his queen marie antoinette, both of whom were later beheaded.
The hope diamond mystery 1921 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The many owners of the hope diamond from mystery of. This was a great followup video after a family trip to the smithsonian natural history museum where we got to gape and gawk at the actual hope diamond. Unexplained mysteries the cursed diamond hope diamond. Mclean would often attach other diamonds including the mclean diamond and the star of the east.
According to the smithsonian institute, the hope diamond is priceless because it is irreplaceable. In 1921, she hired henry leyford gates to help her write the mystery of the hope diamond, in which she starred as. The hope diamond is a lustrous blue gem weighing 45. They have restored and released the hope diamond mystery on dvd. Lord francis hope gambles away the family fortune and may yohe leaves him. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Now there are nearperfect copies of the hope diamond at. Jan 09, 2018 on september 11, 1792, the hope diamond was stolen from the house that stored the crown jewels.
Hope diamond exhibit science museum in northwest washington. The curious history of the hope diamond stories of the. The curse of the hope diamond an avon camelot book. In 1921, she hired henry leyford gates to help her write the mystery of the hope diamond, in which. 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. In this exciting continuation of the hidden expedition series, your journey takes you from the smithsonian institutions iconic castle to the remotest jungle as you track down the missing shards and learn the hope diamond s secrets. Learn why the hope diamond has inspired superstition and passion since its discovery centuries ago, and see how its unique qualities and mythic past have categorized the jewel as both a scientific.
The package containing the hope diamond is presented to smithsonian secretary dr. Restoration of a longlost 15episode 1921 serial based on a true story with similarities to the mummy. The mystery of the hope diamond burmese version youtube. Her hypnotist fiance must rescue her and stop them from finding the treasure of atlantis. A romantic comedy sweet delicious madness cozy series book 1 kindle edition by sarff, julie, the prince and i, the heir to villa buschi. The curse of the hope diamond the history 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. The hope diamond mystery is a 1921 american action film serial directed by stuart paton and featuring boris karloff. This led to her being cast alongside boris karloff in the mystery thriller the hope diamond mystery 1921. 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. It featured some interesting antique footage of mclean along with excellent descriptions of the genesis of diamonds, some great footage of india and a very interesting description of the hopes phosphorescence. In the july edition of motion picture magazine, she was featured in an article by joan tully entitled mantled with shyness a word portrait of grace darmond. Scientists examine the origins of the hope diamond after taking it out of. Later, in 1921, may yohe played herself in the film the hope diamond mystery.
Historians suspect that after being stolen, it was cut again, forming what is now famously known as the hope diamond. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the hope diamond. With grace darmond, harry carter, george chesebro, boris karloff. 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. Watch unsolved history season 3, episode 4 the hope diamond. Overview of hope diamond mystery, the, 1921, directed by stuart paton, with grace darmond, george chesebro, harry carter, at turner classic movies. Jul 24, 2010 the house of cartier remounted the hope diamond in 1910 in a modern setting with diamonds surrounding the stone, which dropped from a chain of diamonds. The mystery mind a squadron recreation of a lost 1920 serial in postproduction a telepathic young heiress is marked for death by a murderous gang of weird killers, led by the disembodied voice known only as the mystery mind. Another suspected curse of owning the hope diamond. The hope diamond s history tavernier and the hope diamond.
Hope diamond by iminds overdrive rakuten overdrive. The article talks about the mystery behind the curse of the hope diamond, one of the worlds most famous gems. The mystery of the hope diamond smithsonian magazine. Apr 05, 2014 learn why the hope diamond has inspired superstition and passion since its discovery centuries ago, and see how its unique qualities and mythic past have categorized the jewel as both a scientific. In its body of less than one cubic inch, it holds a history dripping with mystery, conspiracy and celebrity. The jewel was aquired by a wealthy banker, thomas hope, and as it ended up in the ownership of the hope family up to the early 20th century, it earned its name. There are rumors that this treasure is cursed, and it. 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. The hope diamond has left the smithsonian only four times since it was donated. A melodramatic farce in four acts with paul dickey 1909, the misleading lady 19, the perils of pauline 1914, the ghost breaker. The hope diamond mystery kleinekosmik, 15 episodes grace darmond, boris karloff d.
Hope diamond suggested reading smithsonian institution. Jul 31, 2014 jerry and maya are hired to help out around the shopwashing windows, taking out the trash and so forthbut really they are there to watch the employees, both from inside the shop and from the church tower next door. The diamond mystery by martin widmark and helena willis book 1 of the whodunit detective agency series 5 total resources view text complexity submit text complexity. The hope diamond at the national museum of natural history. For instance, says columnist sarah booth conroy, during world war ii, she used to have. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. The hope diamond mystery wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre.
Dec 06, 2017 now there are nearperfect copies of the hope diamond scientists created cubic zirconia replicas of the historic gems previous formsthe original brought from india and the famous french. The hope diamond mystery is a 1921 american action film serial directed by stuart paton. Although one of the most beautiful diamonds in the world, many people would be hesitant to purchase it since it is said to be cursed. Informational nonfiction, 835 words, level p grade 2, lexile 560l. 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. The whodunit detective agency book 1 thanks for sharing. Evalyn was known to have a heart of gold, and a real concern for people in unfortunate circumstances. You can see the hope diamond at the smithsonians national museum of. In the pendant surrounding the hope diamond are 16 white diamonds, both pearshapes and cushion cuts. I show it to my chemistry students for the small amount of chemistry that it discusses with analyzing its composition. May 05, 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. Restoration of a longlost 15episode 1921 serial based on a true story with similarities to.
The true story of lord francis hope who inherits the hope diamond and marries showgirl may yohe. In 1962 it was exhibited for a month at the louvre in paris, france, as part of an exhibit entitled ten centuries of french jewelry. We uncover the science and secrets of historys most famous jewel by visiting different countries and getting expert opinions from forensic scientists and. Sep, 2016 it is believed that one of the burglars, named cabet guillot, cut the diamond into two pieces as he brought it to london. It vanished for a while and later showed up in london, where banker henry thomas hope purchased it. Historical records suggest that tavernier was not the hope diamond s first owner. Learn about the mysterious hope diamond with iminds insightful audio knowledge series. The film survives with a copy at the library of congress. One version of the hope diamond story states that when the sultan was deposed in 1909 he sold the diamond directly to pierre cartier. The cursed diamond hope diamond unexplained mysteries.
The mystery of the hope diamond was narrated by kim bassinger, who unfortunately did not appear. The donor, harry winston, shipped the diamond through the regular united states postal service via firstclass mail. We uncover the science and secrets of historys most famous. The other version, which i believe and is on record as the true historical lineage, is that the hope diamond was sold on the london. 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.
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