Overview
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 Benni...
Cast
Lionel Barrymore
Bide Bennington
Evelyn Brent
Constance Brent
Harry Northrup
Richard Glendon
Louis Wolheim
Bob Holloway
H.H. Pattee
James Brent
John Smiley
Stevens
John Raymond
'Kid' Burns
Introduction
In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Millionaire's Double (1917), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.
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.
🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning
Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Millionaire's Double. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.
🏆 Final Verdict
5 / 5 Stars
A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.
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