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    The Price of Possession

    50'

    1921-02-27

    10

    A Rose-Covered Romance That Nestles Close to Earth

    Drama,Romance

    Overview:

    After Jim Barston is mysteriously killed in Australia, his wife, Helen, lays claim to the estate of Gerald Mortimer Barston in England, asserting that her husband was the missing son and heir. In reality, Jim was the cousin of the true heir, who is also named Jim Barston. Despite having no legal proof, Helen convinces the trustees to accept her claim and is installed as mistress of the manor. Jim Barston appears and proves his identity, although Helen initially believes him to be an impostor.

    DirectingHugh FordWritingEve Unsell

    Cast

    1

    Helen Carston

    Ethel Clayton

    1

    Jim Barston (a bushrider) / Jim Barston (heir to Barston Manor)

    Rockliffe Fellowes

    1

    Lady Dawnay

    Maude Turner Gordon

    1

    Robert Dawnay

    Reginald Denny

    1

    Lord Dawnay

    Clarence Heritage

    1

    Samuel Poore

    George Backus

    1

    Mrs. Poore

    Isabel West

    1

    Eva Poore

    Pearl Shepard

    1

    Minister's daughter

    Dorothy Hall

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. United States of America
    • List of languages:
      1. No Language
    • List of companies:
      1. Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
    • Vote Count: 1
    • Popularity: 0.5365
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:The Price of Possession

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