The Price of Possession_
"A Rose-Covered Romance That Nestles Close to Earth"
After Jim Barston is mysteriously killed in Australia, his wife, Helen, lays claim to the estate of Gerald Mortimer Barston in England, asserting that her husband was the missing son and heir. In reality, Jim was the cousin of the true heir, who is also named Jim Barston. Despite having no legal proof, Helen convinces the trustees to accept her claim and is installed as mistress of the manor. Jim Barston appears and proves his identity, although Helen initially believes him to be an impostor.
Starring
Ethel Clayton, Rockliffe Fellowes, Maude Turner Gordon
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The Price of Possession was released 105 years ago in 1921.
Overview
After Jim Barston is mysteriously killed in Australia, his wife, Helen, lays claim to the estate of Gerald Mortimer Barston in England, asserting that her hu...
The Price of Possession is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 0h 50m.
CAST (9)
Ethel Clayton
Helen Carston
Rockliffe Fellowes
Jim Barston (a bushrider) / Jim Barston (heir to Barston Manor)
Maude Turner Gordon
Lady Dawnay
Reginald Denny
Robert Dawnay
CH
Clarence Heritage
Lord Dawnay
George Backus
Samuel Poore
IW
Isabel West
Mrs. Poore
PS
Pearl Shepard
Eva Poore
Dorothy Hall
Minister's daughter
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What is The Price of Possession about?
After Jim Barston is mysteriously killed in Australia, his wife, Helen, lays claim to the estate of Gerald Mortimer Barston in England, asserting that her husband was the missing son and heir. In reality, Jim was the cousin of the true heir, who is also named Jim Barston. Despite having no legal proof, Helen convinces the trustees to accept her claim and is installed as mistress of the manor. Jim Barston appears and proves his identity, although Helen initially believes him to be an impostor.
How long is The Price of Possession?
The Price of Possession has a runtime of 50 minutes (0h 50m).
Who stars in The Price of Possession?
The cast of The Price of Possession includes Ethel Clayton, Rockliffe Fellowes, Maude Turner Gordon, Reginald Denny, Clarence Heritage.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Romance