The Case of Becky
“Here is the strange story of a girl with two selves- two souls,-one of them good, one of them bad. And the things that one did the other knew nothing of. Can you imagine the possibilities in such a plot?”
Synopsis
Itinerant magician Balzamo arrives in the town where Dr. Emerson and his pretty young wife live. Smitten with Mrs. Emerson, Balzamo places her under a hypnotic spell and takes her away with him. Many years later, as she lies near death, she warns her daughter Dorothy to flee from the evil Balzamo.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 9, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chester M. Franklin
- Screenplay & Story
- J. Clarkson Miller
- Original Title
- The Case of Becky
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Realart Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chester M. Franklin
J. Clarkson Miller, Edward Locke, David Belasco
Department Leadership Roster
Chester M. Franklin
Director
J. Clarkson Miller
Screenplay
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 Case of Becky
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What is The Case of Becky about?
Itinerant magician Balzamo arrives in the town where Dr. Emerson and his pretty young wife live. Smitten with Mrs. Emerson, Balzamo places her under a hypnotic spell and takes her away with him. Many years later, as she lies near death, she warns her daughter Dorothy to flee from the evil Balzamo.
Who directed The Case of Becky?
The Case of Becky was directed by Chester M. Franklin.
Who stars in The Case of Becky?
The principal cast of The Case of Becky includes Constance Binney, Glenn Hunter, Frank McCormack, Montagu Love, Margaret Seddon.
When was The Case of Becky released and how long is it?
The Case of Becky was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Case of Becky?
The Case of Becky holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).