The Ghost of Rosy Taylor - 1918

George Periolat plays a dual role in this film, initially as Joseph Sayles a sickly old man who has taken his daughter, Rhoda (played by Mary Miles Minter), overseas after a quarrel with his family. She yearns to return home, but he has disowned his past. After his death, Rhoda ventures to America on her own. She nearly becomes destitute for a lack of money but happens upon some questionable fortune as she takes on the chores of Rosy Taylor after inadvertently finding an envelope with money in it. Rosy had been hired as a housekeeper (thus the money), but has passed away before actually showing up for employment.

59min
1918
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.6/10

Cast

Mary Miles Minter profile pictureMary Miles MinterRhoda Eldridge Sayles
Allan Forrest profile pictureAllan ForrestJacques Le Clerc
George Periolat profile pictureGeorge PeriolatCharles Eldridge / Joseph Sayles

About The Ghost of Rosy Taylor

The Ghost of Rosy Taylor Overview

George Periolat plays a dual role in this film, initially as Joseph Sayles a sickly old man who has taken his daughter, Rhoda (played by Mary Miles Minter), overseas after a quarrel with his family. She yearns to return home, but he has disowned his past. After his death, Rhoda ventures to America on her own. She nearly becomes destitute for a lack of money but happens upon some questionable fortune as she takes on the chores of Rosy Taylor after inadvertently finding an envelope with money in it. Rosy had been hired as a housekeeper (thus the money), but has passed away before actually showing up for employment.

Runtime: 59min

Extra details

Original Title: The Ghost of Rosy Taylor
Original Language: English
Directed By: Henry King
Production Companies
American Film Company