The Case of Becky (1921): cast, story & where to watch
1921 · Film
Released in 1921, The Case of Becky is a drama film directed by Chester M. Franklin, running about 60 minutes. “Here is the strange story of a girl with two selves- two souls,-one of them good, one of them bad. And the things that one did the other knew nothing of. Can you imagine the possibilities in ” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Itinerant magician Balzamo arrives in the town where Dr. Emerson and his pretty young wife live. Smitten with Mrs. Emerson, Balzamo places her under a hypnotic spell and takes her away with him. Many years later, as she lies near death, she warns her daughter Dorothy to flee from the evil Balzamo.
Who’s in it. The Case of Becky stars Constance Binney as Dorothy Stone, Glenn Hunter as John Arnold, Frank McCormack as Dr. Emerson and Montagu Love as Prof. Balzamo, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Case of Becky page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Case of Becky tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Case of Becky (1921)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Case of Becky change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Case of Becky?
- The Case of Becky stars Constance Binney, Glenn Hunter, Frank McCormack, Montagu Love and Margaret Seddon.
- When was The Case of Becky released?
- The Case of Becky was released in 1921, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.