The Double Room Mystery (1917)
Overview
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.
Cast
Gertrude Selby
Suzanne - a Slavey
Hayward Mack
Speed Cannon
Ed Brady
Bill Greely
Edward Hearn
Silver Joe
Ernest Shields
James
Harry Mann
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