The Millionaire's Double
Synopsis
After his wife has run off with another man, New Yorker Bide Bennington decides to stay in Europe. After hearing of his wife's death years later, he returns home but finds it lonely there and heads West. While he is gone his house is robbed, and the leader of the crooks, Richard Glendo, leaves Bennington's coat and identification on an East River pier. The newspapers pick up on this and announce Bennington's "suicide." Since he is now officially deceased, Bennington decides to start life all over again -- but first he must foil a scheme by a gang of con artists, who have forced pretty Constance Brent to pose as Bennington's widow so that they can lay claim to his estate.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 30, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Davenport
- Screenplay & Story
- June Mathis
- Original Title
- The Millionaire's Double
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Rolfe Photoplays
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Davenport
June Mathis
B.A. Rolfe
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Davenport
Director
B.A. Rolfe
Producer
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 Millionaire's Double
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What is The Millionaire's Double about?
After his wife has run off with another man, New Yorker Bide Bennington decides to stay in Europe. After hearing of his wife's death years later, he returns home but finds it lonely there and heads West. While he is gone his house is robbed, and the leader of the crooks, Richard Glendo, leaves Bennington's coat and identification on an East River pier. The newspapers pick up on this and announce Bennington's "suicide." Since he is now officially deceased, Bennington decides to start life all over again -- but first he must foil a scheme by a gang of con artists, who have forced pretty Constance Brent to pose as Bennington's widow so that they can lay claim to his estate.
Who directed The Millionaire's Double?
The Millionaire's Double was directed by Harry Davenport.
Who stars in The Millionaire's Double?
The principal cast of The Millionaire's Double includes Lionel Barrymore, Evelyn Brent, Harry Northrup, Louis Wolheim, H.H. Pattee.
When was The Millionaire's Double released and how long is it?
The Millionaire's Double was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Millionaire's Double?
The Millionaire's Double holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).