The Double Room Mystery
Synopsis
William Newman, a notorious shyster lawyer, in return for a cut of the jewels, agrees to take the case of Morris, a man convicted of stealing diamonds. After gaining possession of the gems, Newman appropriates all of them and then refuses to carry out his share of the deal. Subsequently, Newman, who is attracted to Georgianna, a maid at his boardinghouse, frames the girl on charges of theft and then arranges for her freedom, thus appearing to be her savior.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 15, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hobart Henley
- Screenplay & Story
- Stella Wynne Herron, Elliott J. Clawson
- Original Title
- The Double Room Mystery
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company, Red Feather Photoplays
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hobart Henley
Stella Wynne Herron, Elliott J. Clawson
Department Leadership Roster
Elliott J. Clawson
Writer
Hobart Henley
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Double Room Mystery
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What is The Double Room Mystery about?
William Newman, a notorious shyster lawyer, in return for a cut of the jewels, agrees to take the case of Morris, a man convicted of stealing diamonds. After gaining possession of the gems, Newman appropriates all of them and then refuses to carry out his share of the deal. Subsequently, Newman, who is attracted to Georgianna, a maid at his boardinghouse, frames the girl on charges of theft and then arranges for her freedom, thus appearing to be her savior.
Who directed The Double Room Mystery?
The Double Room Mystery was directed by Hobart Henley.
Who stars in The Double Room Mystery?
The principal cast of The Double Room Mystery includes Gertrude Selby, Hayward Mack, Ed Brady, Edward Hearn, Ernest Shields.
When was The Double Room Mystery released and how long is it?
The Double Room Mystery was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Double Room Mystery?
The Double Room Mystery holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).