A Yankee Go Getter
Synopsis
Popular action heroine Neva Gerber played the dual roles of Lucia and Vera Robilant in this low-budget silent melodrama produced by Benjamin F. Wilson, Gerber's frequent collaborator. Two almost identical women claim ownership to a pocketbook found by author turned adventurer Barry West (James Morrison). Barry is hired by nefarious Nicholas Lanza (Joseph W. Girard) to marry heiress Lucia, who surprisingly turns out to be one of the claimants. Meanwhile, Lucia's lookalike sister Vera is plotting to install herself as Lucia and claim the inheritance. After the wedding, Barry discovers a secret passage and finds the kidnapped Lucia. The villains are brought to justice and Barry and Lucia can finally plan a future together.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Duke Worne
- Screenplay & Story
- Burke Jenkins, Clifford Howard
- Original Title
- A Yankee Go Getter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Berwilla Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Duke Worne
Burke Jenkins, Clifford Howard
Department Leadership Roster
Duke Worne
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 A Yankee Go Getter
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What is A Yankee Go Getter about?
Popular action heroine Neva Gerber played the dual roles of Lucia and Vera Robilant in this low-budget silent melodrama produced by Benjamin F. Wilson, Gerber's frequent collaborator. Two almost identical women claim ownership to a pocketbook found by author turned adventurer Barry West (James Morrison). Barry is hired by nefarious Nicholas Lanza (Joseph W. Girard) to marry heiress Lucia, who surprisingly turns out to be one of the claimants. Meanwhile, Lucia's lookalike sister Vera is plotting to install herself as Lucia and claim the inheritance. After the wedding, Barry discovers a secret passage and finds the kidnapped Lucia. The villains are brought to justice and Barry and Lucia can finally plan a future together.
Who directed A Yankee Go Getter?
A Yankee Go Getter was directed by Duke Worne.
Who stars in A Yankee Go Getter?
The principal cast of A Yankee Go Getter includes Neva Gerber, James Morrison, Joseph W. Girard, Ashton Dearholt.
When was A Yankee Go Getter released and how long is it?
A Yankee Go Getter was released in 1921 with a total runtime of Unknown.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Yankee Go Getter?
A Yankee Go Getter holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).