The Price of Possession

50min

Drama

Romance

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

Ethel Clayton

Helen Carston
Rockliffe Fellowes

Rockliffe Fellowes

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

Reginald Denny

Robert Dawnay
George Backus

George Backus

Samuel Poore
Isabel West

Isabel West

Mrs. Poore
Pearl Shepard

Pearl Shepard

Eva Poore
Dorothy Hall

Dorothy Hall

Minister's daughter

Release date

27th Feb 1921

Status

Released

Spoken languages

No Language