Alias Mrs. Jessop
“A Story of Saint and Sinner, in which Miss Stevens Plays Both Roles.”
Synopsis
Lillian’s affluent parents raised Identical cousins Janet & Lillian Ford. Lillian marries Sir Anthony Jessop and settles in England. Jessop soon tires of Lillian's frivolity but loves their son Bobby. Under the pretense of visiting her dying father, Lillian travels to America, followed by her lover, Raymond Fleury, and they travel West together after she persuades Janet to impersonate her at Ford's deathbed. When Janet learns that Bobby has been hurt, she sails to England and cares for him. After Jessop's uncle dies, he returns as the Earl of Devon, and grows to love Janet, who he thinks is Lillian. Hearing of Jessop's good fortune, Lillian returns. After Fleury pursues and shoots her, Jessop proposes to Janet that they quietly marry and keep their past secret.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 10, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Will S. Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert S. Le Vino, Hugh McNair Kahler
- Original Title
- Alias Mrs. Jessop
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Metro Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Will S. Davis
Albert S. Le Vino, Hugh McNair Kahler
Arthur Martinelli, William H. Tuers
Department Leadership Roster
Will S. Davis
Director
Albert S. Le Vino
Writer
Arthur Martinelli
Director of Photography
William H. Tuers
Director of Photography
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What is Alias Mrs. Jessop about?
Lillian’s affluent parents raised Identical cousins Janet & Lillian Ford. Lillian marries Sir Anthony Jessop and settles in England. Jessop soon tires of Lillian's frivolity but loves their son Bobby. Under the pretense of visiting her dying father, Lillian travels to America, followed by her lover, Raymond Fleury, and they travel West together after she persuades Janet to impersonate her at Ford's deathbed. When Janet learns that Bobby has been hurt, she sails to England and cares for him. After Jessop's uncle dies, he returns as the Earl of Devon, and grows to love Janet, who he thinks is Lillian. Hearing of Jessop's good fortune, Lillian returns. After Fleury pursues and shoots her, Jessop proposes to Janet that they quietly marry and keep their past secret.
Who directed Alias Mrs. Jessop?
Alias Mrs. Jessop was directed by Will S. Davis.
Who stars in Alias Mrs. Jessop?
The principal cast of Alias Mrs. Jessop includes Emily Stevens, Howard Hall, William H. Tooker, Donald Hall, Lillian Paige.
When was Alias Mrs. Jessop released and how long is it?
Alias Mrs. Jessop was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.