John Needham's Double - 1916

Although he has been appointed to guard the fortune of young Thomas Creighton, the unscrupulous Lord John Needham decides to spend all of it after Tom runs away. Then, however, an announcement comes that Tom is returning and that he plans to claim his money. Fearful of punishment, both from Tom and the authorities, John kills his cousin and exact double, Joseph Norbury, and takes Joseph's place, thereby making it seem as if the dead man is really John.

50min
1916
NR
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10

Cast

Tyrone Power Sr. profile pictureTyrone Power Sr.Lord John Needham / Joseph Norbury
Marie Walcamp profile pictureMarie WalcampEllen Norbury

About John Needham's Double

John Needham's Double Overview

Although he has been appointed to guard the fortune of young Thomas Creighton, the unscrupulous Lord John Needham decides to spend all of it after Tom runs away. Then, however, an announcement comes that Tom is returning and that he plans to claim his money. Fearful of punishment, both from Tom and the authorities, John kills his cousin and exact double, Joseph Norbury, and takes Joseph's place, thereby making it seem as if the dead man is really John.

Age Rating: NR
Runtime: 50min

Extra details

Original Title: John Needham's Double
Original Language: English
Directed By: Lois Weber
Production Companies
Universal Film Manufacturing Company