The Grasp of Greed
Synopsis
En route to Australia, beautiful authoress Alice Gordon (Louise Lovely) is shipwrecked on a desert island in the company of wealthy book publisher John Meeson. Sensing that his days are numbered, and lacking pencil and paper, Meeson tattoos his last will and testament on Alice's lovely back.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 17, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph De Grasse
- Screenplay & Story
- H. Rider Haggard, Ida May Park
- Original Title
- The Grasp of Greed
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Bluebird Photoplays, Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph De Grasse
H. Rider Haggard, Ida May Park
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph De Grasse
Director
Ida May Park
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Grasp of Greed
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What is The Grasp of Greed about?
En route to Australia, beautiful authoress Alice Gordon (Louise Lovely) is shipwrecked on a desert island in the company of wealthy book publisher John Meeson. Sensing that his days are numbered, and lacking pencil and paper, Meeson tattoos his last will and testament on Alice's lovely back.
Who directed The Grasp of Greed?
The Grasp of Greed was directed by Joseph De Grasse.
Who stars in The Grasp of Greed?
The principal cast of The Grasp of Greed includes Louise Lovely, Lon Chaney, Jay Belasco, Gretchen Lederer, C. Norman Hammond.
When was The Grasp of Greed released and how long is it?
The Grasp of Greed was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is The Grasp of Greed based on a book or true story?
The Grasp of Greed is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "H. Rider Haggard".