Alias Mrs. Jessop (1917)
A Story of Saint and Sinner, in which Miss Stevens Plays Both Roles.
Lillian’s affluent parents raised Identical cousins Janet & Lillian Ford. Lillian marries Sir Anthony Jessop and settles in England. Jessop soon tires of Lillian's frivolity but loves their son Bobby. Under the pretense of visiting her dying father, Lillian travels to America, followed by her lover, Raymond Fleury, and they travel West together after she persuades Janet to impersonate her at Ford's deathbed. When Janet learns that Bobby has been hurt, she sails to England and cares for him. After Jessop's uncle dies, he returns as the Earl of Devon, and grows to love Janet, who he thinks is Lillian. Hearing of Jessop's good fortune, Lillian returns. After Fleury pursues and shoots her, Jessop proposes to Janet that they quietly marry and keep their past secret.
Cast
- Emily Stevens - Lillian Ford
- Howard Hall - Sir Anthony Jessop
- William H. Tooker - Michael Ford
- Donald Hall - Raymond Fleury
- Lillian Paige - Mrs. Mary Ford
- Eldean Steuart - Bobby Jessup
- Sue Balfour - Ames, the Nurse
Screenplay
Keywords
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Alias Mrs. Jessop about?
- Lillian’s affluent parents raised Identical cousins Janet & Lillian Ford. Lillian marries Sir Anthony Jessop and settles in England. Jessop soon tires of Lillian's frivolity but loves their son Bobby. Under the pretense of visiting her dying father, Lillian travels to America, followed by her lover, Raymond Fleury, and they travel West together after she persuades Janet to impersonate her at Ford's deathbed. When Janet learns that Bobby has been hurt, she sails to England and cares for him. After Jessop's uncle dies, he returns as the Earl of Devon, and grows to love Janet, who he thinks is Lillian. Hearing of Jessop's good fortune, Lillian returns. After Fleury pursues and shoots her, Jessop proposes to Janet that they quietly marry and keep their past secret.
- Who directed Alias Mrs. Jessop?
- Alias Mrs. Jessop was directed by Will S. Davis.
- Who stars in Alias Mrs. Jessop?
- Alias Mrs. Jessop stars Emily Stevens, Howard Hall, William H. Tooker, Donald Hall, Lillian Paige, Eldean Steuart.
- How long is Alias Mrs. Jessop?
- Alias Mrs. Jessop has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Alias Mrs. Jessop?
- Alias Mrs. Jessop is a Drama film.
- Where was Alias Mrs. Jessop produced?
- Alias Mrs. Jessop was produced in United States of America.