Movie Description
A Yankee Go Getter
(1921)Overview
Popular action heroine Neva Gerber played the dual roles of Lucia and Vera Robilant in this low-budget silent melodrama produced by Benjamin F. Wilson, Gerber's frequent collaborator. Two almost identical women claim ownership to a pocketbook found by author turned adventurer Barry West (James Morrison). Barry is hired by nefarious Nicholas Lanza (Joseph W. Girard) to marry heiress Lucia, who surprisingly turns out to be one of the claimants. Meanwhile, Lucia's lookalike sister Vera is plotting to install herself as Lucia and claim the inheritance. After the wedding, Barry discovers a secret passage and finds the kidnapped Lucia. The villains are brought to justice and Barry and Lucia can finally plan a future together.
Featured Crew
- Director : Duke Worne
- Cast : Neva Gerber,James Morrison,Joseph W. Girard,Ashton Dearholt
Cast
Lucia Robilant / Vera Robilant
Barry West
Nicholas Lanza
Tronto
Facts
Original TitleA Yankee Go Getter
Status Released
Release Information
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1921-07-01
Original LanguageUnknown
Production CompaniesBerwilla Film Corporation
Genres
- Drama