The Millionaire's Double (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film
Released in 1917, The Millionaire's Double is a notable film directed by Harry Davenport.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Millionaire's Double stars Lionel Barrymore as Bide Bennington, Evelyn Brent as Constance Brent, H.H. Pattee as James Brent and Louis Wolheim as Bob Holloway.
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- Where can I watch The Millionaire's Double (1917)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Millionaire's Double change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Millionaire's Double?
- The Millionaire's Double stars Lionel Barrymore, Evelyn Brent, H.H. Pattee and Louis Wolheim.
- When was The Millionaire's Double released?
- The Millionaire's Double was released in 1917.