The Price of Possession (1921)

10.0/10 50 min Drama Romance

Overview

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.

Cast

Ethel Clayton

Helen Carston

Rockliffe Fellowes

Jim Barston (a bushrider) / Jim Barston (heir to Barston Manor)

Maude Turner Gordon

Lady Dawnay

Reginald Denny

Robert Dawnay

George Backus

Samuel Poore

Dorothy Hall

Minister's daughter

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