Held in Trust
Synopsis
Unknown to her, Mary Manchester is a double for the ailing Mrs. Adelaide Rutherford, a wealthy woman who has been driven insane by her husband's cruelty. Rutherford is in league with Jasper Haig and Dr. Babcock. Together these men hold in trust sixty million dollars which upon Adelaide's death will revert to her brother Stanford Gorgas. Fearful of Adelaide's imminent death, the conspirators plan to substitute Mary in her place, thus preventing Gorgas from inheriting the money.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 2, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Ince
- Screenplay & Story
- Sarah Y. Mason, George Kibbe Turner
- Original Title
- Held in Trust
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Metro Pictures Corporation, Screen Classics Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Ince
Sarah Y. Mason, George Kibbe Turner
Robert De Lacey
Department Leadership Roster
John Ince
Director
Sarah Y. Mason
Writer
Robert De Lacey
Editor
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What is Held in Trust about?
Unknown to her, Mary Manchester is a double for the ailing Mrs. Adelaide Rutherford, a wealthy woman who has been driven insane by her husband's cruelty. Rutherford is in league with Jasper Haig and Dr. Babcock. Together these men hold in trust sixty million dollars which upon Adelaide's death will revert to her brother Stanford Gorgas. Fearful of Adelaide's imminent death, the conspirators plan to substitute Mary in her place, thus preventing Gorgas from inheriting the money.
Who directed Held in Trust?
Held in Trust was directed by John Ince.
Who stars in Held in Trust?
The principal cast of Held in Trust includes May Allison, Darrell Foss, Walter Long, John Elliott, Lawrence Grant.
When was Held in Trust released and how long is it?
Held in Trust was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.