The Grasp of Greed (1916)
En route to Australia, beautiful authoress Alice Gordon (Louise Lovely) is shipwrecked on a desert island in the company of wealthy book publisher John Meeson. Sensing that his days are numbered, and lacking pencil and paper, Meeson tattoos his last will and testament on Alice's lovely back.
Director: Joseph De Grasse
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: July 17, 1916
Cast
- Louise Lovely - Alice Gordon
- Lon Chaney - Jimmie
- Jay Belasco - Eustace
- Gretchen Lederer - Lady Holmhurst
- C. Norman Hammond - John Meeson
- Lillian Leighton
- Louise Emmons - Shipwreck Survivor (uncredited)
Screenplay
- H. Rider Haggard (Novel)
- Ida May Park
Production: Bluebird Photoplays, Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
shipwreck, will, novelist
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Grasp of Greed about?
- En route to Australia, beautiful authoress Alice Gordon (Louise Lovely) is shipwrecked on a desert island in the company of wealthy book publisher John Meeson. Sensing that his days are numbered, and lacking pencil and paper, Meeson tattoos his last will and testament on Alice's lovely back.
- Who directed The Grasp of Greed?
- The Grasp of Greed was directed by Joseph De Grasse.
- Who stars in The Grasp of Greed?
- The Grasp of Greed stars Louise Lovely, Lon Chaney, Jay Belasco, Gretchen Lederer, C. Norman Hammond, Lillian Leighton.
- How long is The Grasp of Greed?
- The Grasp of Greed has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Grasp of Greed?
- The Grasp of Greed is a Drama film.
- Where was The Grasp of Greed produced?
- The Grasp of Greed was produced in United States of America.