The Mystery of a Hansom Cab (1925 film)

The Mystery of a Hansom Cab (1925 film) is a silent film adaptation of Fergus Hume's popular 1886 mystery novel of the same name. The film, produced in Australia, is a crime drama centering around the murder of a man found dead in a hansom cab in Melbourne. The narrative follows the investigation into the crime, the various suspects involved, and the eventual uncovering of the truth behind the victim's identity and the motive for his killing. It is considered one of the earliest Australian feature films based on Australian literature. Details regarding the film's cast, director, and production company are readily available, but complete copies of the film are believed to be lost, making its full content and critical reception difficult to fully assess today.