The Price of Possession (1921)

Plot Summary

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.

Full Cast & Characters

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

Clarence Heritage

Lord Dawnay

George Backus

Samuel Poore

Isabel West

Mrs. Poore

Pearl Shepard

Eva Poore

Dorothy Hall

Minister's daughter

Director & Crew

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