John Needham's Double

Overview

Although he has been appointed to guard the fortune of young Thomas Creighton, the unscrupulous Lord John Needham decides to spend all of it after Tom runs away. Then, however, an announcement comes that Tom is returning and that he plans to claim his money. Fearful of punishment, both from Tom and the authorities, John kills his cousin and exact double, Joseph Norbury, and takes Joseph's place, thereby making it seem as if the dead man is really John.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

April 10, 1916

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Universal Film Manufacturing Company

Cast

Agnes Emerson,Frank Lanning,Frank Elliott,Tyrone Power Sr.,Marie Walcamp,Walter Belasco,Marion Emmons

Director

Lois Weber,Phillips Smalley

Writer

Joseph Hatton,Olga Printzlau

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0006883