The Double Room Mystery (1917)
William Newman, a notorious shyster lawyer, in return for a cut of the jewels, agrees to take the case of Morris, a man convicted of stealing diamonds. After gaining possession of the gems, Newman appropriates all of them and then refuses to carry out his share of the deal. Subsequently, Newman, who is attracted to Georgianna, a maid at his boardinghouse, frames the girl on charges of theft and then arranges for her freedom, thus appearing to be her savior.
Director: Hobart Henley
Genre: Crime
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: January 15, 1917
Cast
- Gertrude Selby - Suzanne - a Slavey
- Hayward Mack - Speed Cannon
- Ed Brady - Bill Greely
- Edward Hearn - Silver Joe
- Ernest Shields - James
- Mattie Witting - Mrs. Wiggins
- Harry Mann - Dago Low
Screenplay
Production: Universal Film Manufacturing Company, Red Feather Photoplays
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Hobart Henley
More Films in Genre: Crime
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Double Room Mystery about?
- William Newman, a notorious shyster lawyer, in return for a cut of the jewels, agrees to take the case of Morris, a man convicted of stealing diamonds. After gaining possession of the gems, Newman appropriates all of them and then refuses to carry out his share of the deal. Subsequently, Newman, who is attracted to Georgianna, a maid at his boardinghouse, frames the girl on charges of theft and then arranges for her freedom, thus appearing to be her savior.
- Who directed The Double Room Mystery?
- The Double Room Mystery was directed by Hobart Henley.
- Who stars in The Double Room Mystery?
- The Double Room Mystery stars Gertrude Selby, Hayward Mack, Ed Brady, Edward Hearn, Ernest Shields, Mattie Witting.
- How long is The Double Room Mystery?
- The Double Room Mystery has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Double Room Mystery?
- The Double Room Mystery is a Crime film.
- Where was The Double Room Mystery produced?
- The Double Room Mystery was produced in United States of America.