The Double Room Mystery (1917)

The Double Room Mystery

1917

Crime

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Director

Hobart Henley

Cast

Ed Brady as Bill Greely

Edward Hearn as Silver Joe

Ernest Shields as James

Gertrude Selby as Suzanne - a Slavey

Harry Mann as Dago Low

Hayward Mack as Speed Cannon

Mattie Witting as Mrs. Wiggins

Crew