The Double Room Mystery (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film
Released in 1917, The Double Room Mystery is a crime film directed by Hobart Henley, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Double Room Mystery stars Gertrude Selby as Suzanne - a Slavey, Hayward Mack as Speed Cannon, Ed Brady as Bill Greely and Edward Hearn as Silver Joe, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Double Room Mystery page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Double Room Mystery tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Double Room Mystery (1917)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Double Room Mystery change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Double Room Mystery?
- The Double Room Mystery stars Gertrude Selby, Hayward Mack, Ed Brady, Edward Hearn and Ernest Shields.
- When was The Double Room Mystery released?
- The Double Room Mystery was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.