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  • The Price of Possession (1921)
  • Passed
    50 min | Drama, Romance
The Price of Possession (1921)
Passed
50 min | 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 ...See moreAfter 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. She finally relinquishes the estate, but Jim persuades her to stay and marry him. Written by AFI See less
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Director
Writers
Winifred Boggs (story) | Eve Unsell (scenario)
Cinematographer
George J. Folsey (as George Folsey)
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Updated Feb 27, 1921

Release date
Feb 27, 1921 (United States)

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9 cast members
Name Known for
Ethel Clayton
Helen Carston Helen Carston   See fewer
Rockliffe Fellowes
Jim Barston (a bushrider) / Jim Barston (heir to Barston Manor) Jim Barston (a bushrider) / Jim Barston (heir to Barston Manor)   See fewer
Maude Turner Gordon
Lady Dawnay Lady Dawnay   See fewer
Reginald Denny
Robert Dawnay Robert Dawnay   See fewer
Clarence Heritage
Lord Dawnay Lord Dawnay   See fewer
George Backus
Samuel Poore Samuel Poore   See fewer
Isabel West
Mrs. Poore Mrs. Poore   See fewer
Pearl Shepard
Eva Poore Eva Poore   See fewer
Dorothy Hall
Minister's daughter Minister's daughter   See fewer
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