Held in Trust (1920): cast, story & where to watch
1920 · Film · ★ 8

Released in 1920, Held in Trust is a romance film directed by John Ince, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Unknown to her, Mary Manchester is a double for the ailing Mrs. Adelaide Rutherford, a wealthy woman who has been driven insane by her husband's cruelty. Rutherford is in league with Jasper Haig and Dr. Babcock. Together these men hold in trust sixty million dollars which upon Adelaide's death will revert to her brother Stanford Gorgas. Fearful of Adelaide's imminent death, the conspirators plan to substitute Mary in her place, thus preventing Gorgas from inheriting the money.
Who’s in it. Held in Trust stars May Allison as Mary Manchester, Darrell Foss as Stanford Gorgas, Walter Long as Hasbrouck Rutherford and John Elliott as Jasper Haig, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Held in Trust sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Held in Trust page.
If you liked it. Fans of Held in Trust tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Held in Trust (1920)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Held in Trust change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Held in Trust worth watching?
- Held in Trust holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Held in Trust?
- Held in Trust stars May Allison, Darrell Foss, Walter Long, John Elliott and Lawrence Grant.
- When was Held in Trust released?
- Held in Trust was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.