The Brass Check_
Henry Everett is confined to an insane asylum when he refuses to sacrifice his invention to a powerful rubber trust. Richard Trevor, the son of trust magnate Silas Trevor, becomes involved with Henry and his sister Edith, when he mistakenly picks up a baggage claim check meant for the detective Edith has hired to help her brother. After a series of daring adventures, Richard, acting as the detective, secures freedom and financial recompense for Henry, and the affections of Edith for himself.
Starring
Francis X. Bushman, Beverly Bayne, Augustus Phillips
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Brass Check was released 108 years ago in 1918.
Overview
Henry Everett is confined to an insane asylum when he refuses to sacrifice his invention to a powerful rubber trust. Richard Trevor, the son of trust magnate...
The Brass Check is a Comedy, Drama film with a runtime of 0h 50m.
CAST (14)
Francis X. Bushman
Richard Trevor
Beverly Bayne
Edith Everett
Augustus Phillips
Wellington Dix
Frank Currier
Silas Trevor
OC
Ollie Cooper
Norma Glanor
Francis Joyner
Henry Everett
Rudolph De Cordova
Cornelius Everett
BW
Bob Williamson
Peter Glanor
HJ
Hugh Jeffrey
Blake
JS
John Smiley
William Roberts
HD
Hugh D'Arcy
J. Osborne Cole
JN
Jack Newton
Robert Dexter
Syn De Conde
John Tansey
Newsboy (uncredited)
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What is The Brass Check about?
Henry Everett is confined to an insane asylum when he refuses to sacrifice his invention to a powerful rubber trust. Richard Trevor, the son of trust magnate Silas Trevor, becomes involved with Henry and his sister Edith, when he mistakenly picks up a baggage claim check meant for the detective Edith has hired to help her brother. After a series of daring adventures, Richard, acting as the detective, secures freedom and financial recompense for Henry, and the affections of Edith for himself.
How long is The Brass Check?
The Brass Check has a runtime of 50 minutes (0h 50m).
Who stars in The Brass Check?
The cast of The Brass Check includes Francis X. Bushman, Beverly Bayne, Augustus Phillips, Frank Currier, Ollie Cooper.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Drama