The Price of Possession

The Price of Possession

50 mins | Drama, Romance | Feb. 27, 1921

After Jim Barston is mysteriously killed in Australia, his wife, Helen, lays claim to the estate of Gerald Mortimer Barston in England, asserting that her husband was the missing son and heir. In reality, Jim was the cousin of the true heir, who is also named Jim Barston. Despite having no legal proof, Helen convinces the trustees to accept her claim and is installed as mistress of the manor. Jim Barston appears and proves his identity, although Helen initially believes him to be an impostor.

The Price of Possession

50 mins | Drama, Romance | Feb. 27, 1921

The Price of Possession
After Jim Barston is mysteriously killed in Australia, his wife, Helen, lays claim to the estate of Gerald Mortimer Barston in England, asserting that her husband was the missing son and heir. In reality, Jim was the cousin of the true heir, who is also named Jim Barston. Despite having no legal proof, Helen convinces the trustees to accept her claim and is installed as mistress of the manor. Jim Barston appears and proves his identity, although Helen initially believes him to be an impostor.
Producers Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Original title The Price of Possession
Directors Hugh Ford
Writers Winifred Boggs, Eve Unsell

Cast

Ethel Clayton

as Helen Carston

Rockliffe Fellowes

as Jim Barston (a bushrider) / Jim Barston (heir to Barston Manor)

Maude Turner Gordon

as Lady Dawnay

Reginald Denny

as Robert Dawnay

Clarence Heritage

as Lord Dawnay

George Backus

as Samuel Poore

Isabel West

as Mrs. Poore

Pearl Shepard

as Eva Poore

Dorothy Hall

as Minister's daughter