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The Double Room Mystery (1917)

NR · 1917-01-15 · 50m · EN
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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.

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Elliott J. ClawsonWriterHobart HenleyDirector

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Gertrude SelbyGertrude SelbySuzanne - a SlaveyHayward MackHayward MackSpeed CannonEd BradyEd BradyBill GreelyEdward HearnEdward HearnSilver JoeErnest ShieldsErnest ShieldsJamesMattie WittingMattie WittingMrs. WigginsHarry MannHarry MannDago Low

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What is The Double Room Mystery 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.

How long is The Double Room Mystery?

The Double Room Mystery has a runtime of 50 minutes.