The Double Room Mystery (1917)

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 (7)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Gertrude Selby

Suzanne - a Slavey

Hayward Mack

Speed Cannon

Ed Brady

Bill Greely

Edward Hearn

Silver Joe

Ernest Shields

James

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Mattie Witting

Mrs. Wiggins

Harry Mann

Dago Low

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