The Price of Possession (1921)

The Price of Possession

1921

Drama Romance

Synopsis

After Jim Barston is mysteriously killed in Australia, his wife, Helen, lays claim to the estate of Gerald Mortimer Barston in England, asserting that her husband was the missing son and heir. In reality, Jim was the cousin of the true heir, who is also named Jim Barston. Despite having no legal proof, Helen convinces the trustees to accept her claim and is installed as mistress of the manor. Jim Barston appears and proves his identity, although Helen initially believes him to be an impostor.

Credits

Director

Hugh Ford

Cast

Clarence Heritage as Lord Dawnay

Dorothy Hall as Minister's daughter

Ethel Clayton as Helen Carston

George Backus as Samuel Poore

Isabel West as Mrs. Poore

Maude Turner Gordon as Lady Dawnay

Pearl Shepard as Eva Poore

Reginald Denny as Robert Dawnay