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COMEDY . 1918 . 0h 50m

Under Suspicion_

Gerry Simpson (Bushman) meets newspaper reporter Virginia Blake (Bayne) and, after learning that she has no use for the idle rich, decides to become a reporter and make Virginia believe he is poor in order to win her. Both are very happy until Virginia comes to believe that Gerry is responsible for a series of robberies that have occurred at fashionable functions. She goes to his apartment but is interrupted by Gerry's valet. Gerry arrives home in time to save Virginia from the wrath of the crooked valet and after the thief is brought to justice, Virginia, convinced of Gerry's innocence, promises to marry him.

Starring Francis X. Bushman, Beverly Bayne, Eva Gordon
0h 50m
Runtime
1918
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Gerry Simpson (Bushman) meets newspaper reporter Virginia Blake (Bayne) and, after learning that she has no use for the idle rich, decides to become a reporter and make Virginia believe he is poor in order to win her. Both are very happy until Virginia comes to believe that Gerry is responsible for a series of robberies that have occurred at fashionable functions. She goes to his apartment but is interrupted by Gerry's valet. Gerry arrives home in time to save Virginia from the wrath of the crooked valet and after the thief is brought to justice, Virginia, convinced of Gerry's innocence, promises to marry him.

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Cast
Francis X. Bushman stars as Gerry Simpson in Under Suspicion.
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Year context
Under Suspicion was released 108 years ago in 1918.
Overview
Gerry Simpson (Bushman) meets newspaper reporter Virginia Blake (Bayne) and, after learning that she has no use for the idle rich, decides to become a report...
Under Suspicion is a Comedy, Mystery film with a runtime of 0h 50m.

CAST (9)

Francis X. Bushman
Francis X. Bushman
Gerry Simpson
Beverly Bayne
Beverly Bayne
Virginia Blake
Eva Gordon
Eva Gordon
Mrs. Alice Woolworth
Frank Montgomery
Frank Montgomery
Sweeney
Sidney D'Albrook
Sidney D'Albrook
Murphy
Arthur Housman
Arthur Housman
Red Hogan
Franklyn Hanna
Franklyn Hanna
Chief of Detectives
HJ
Hugh Jeffrey
Rogers
JN
Jack Newton
Cassidy

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
50 min (0h 50m)
Country

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What is Under Suspicion about?
Gerry Simpson (Bushman) meets newspaper reporter Virginia Blake (Bayne) and, after learning that she has no use for the idle rich, decides to become a reporter and make Virginia believe he is poor in order to win her. Both are very happy until Virginia comes to believe that Gerry is responsible for a series of robberies that have occurred at fashionable functions. She goes to his apartment but is interrupted by Gerry's valet. Gerry arrives home in time to save Virginia from the wrath of the crooked valet and after the thief is brought to justice, Virginia, convinced of Gerry's innocence, promises to marry him.
How long is Under Suspicion?
Under Suspicion has a runtime of 50 minutes (0h 50m).
Who stars in Under Suspicion?
The cast of Under Suspicion includes Francis X. Bushman, Beverly Bayne, Eva Gordon, Frank Montgomery, Sidney D'Albrook.

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Comedy Mystery
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