The Millionaire's Double (1917)
After his wife has run off with another man, New Yorker Bide Bennington decides to stay in Europe. After hearing of his wife's death years later, he returns home but finds it lonely there and heads West. While he is gone his house is robbed, and the leader of the crooks, Richard Glendo, leaves Bennington's coat and identification on an East River pier. The newspapers pick up on this and announce Bennington's "suicide." Since he is now officially deceased, Bennington decides to start life all over again -- but first he must foil a scheme by a gang of con artists, who have forced pretty Constance Brent to pose as Bennington's widow so that they can lay claim to his estate.
Director: Harry Davenport
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: April 30, 1917
Cast
- Lionel Barrymore - Bide Bennington
- Evelyn Brent - Constance Brent
- Harry Northrup - Richard Glendon
- Louis Wolheim - Bob Holloway
- H.H. Pattee - James Brent
- John Smiley - Stevens
- John Raymond - 'Kid' Burns
Screenplay
- June Mathis (Story)
Production: Rolfe Photoplays
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: Harry Davenport
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Millionaire's Double about?
- After his wife has run off with another man, New Yorker Bide Bennington decides to stay in Europe. After hearing of his wife's death years later, he returns home but finds it lonely there and heads West. While he is gone his house is robbed, and the leader of the crooks, Richard Glendo, leaves Bennington's coat and identification on an East River pier. The newspapers pick up on this and announce Bennington's "suicide." Since he is now officially deceased, Bennington decides to start life all over again -- but first he must foil a scheme by a gang of con artists, who have forced pretty Constance Brent to pose as Bennington's widow so that they can lay claim to his estate.
- Who directed The Millionaire's Double?
- The Millionaire's Double was directed by Harry Davenport.
- Who stars in The Millionaire's Double?
- The Millionaire's Double stars Lionel Barrymore, Evelyn Brent, Harry Northrup, Louis Wolheim, H.H. Pattee, John Smiley.
- How long is The Millionaire's Double?
- The Millionaire's Double has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Millionaire's Double?
- The Millionaire's Double is a Crime, Drama film.
- Where was The Millionaire's Double produced?
- The Millionaire's Double was produced in United States of America.