The Double Room Mystery (1917)
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.
Director: Hobart Henley
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Gertrude Selby as Suzanne - a Slavey |
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Hayward Mack as Speed Cannon |
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Ed Brady as Bill Greely |
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Edward Hearn as Silver Joe |
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Ernest Shields as James |
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Mattie Witting as Mrs. Wiggins |
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Harry Mann as Dago Low |
| Writing | Stella Wynne Herron | Story |
| Writing | Elliott J. Clawson | Writer |
| Directing | Hobart Henley | Director |