The Case of Becky (1915 film)
The Case of Becky is a 1915 American silent drama film directed by Frank Reicher. It was adapted by Margaret Turnbull from the 1912 play of the same name by David Belasco and Edward Locke. The film stars Blanche Sweet, Theodore Roberts, James Neill, Carlyle Blackwell, Jane Wolfe, and Gertrude Kellar. The film was released on September 13, 1915, by Paramount Pictures.[1][2] The film was later remade in 1921 under the same title.
| The Case of Becky | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Frank Reicher |
| Produced by | David Belasco Jesse L. Lasky |
| Screenplay by | David Belasco (play) Edward Locke (play) Margaret Turnbull |
| Starring | Blanche Sweet Theodore Roberts James Neill Carlyle Blackwell Jane Wolfe Gertrude Kellar |
| Cinematography | Walter Stradling |
Production company | Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 5 reels |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
Plot
Cast
- Blanche Sweet as Dorothy / Becky
- Theodore Roberts as Balzamo
- James Neill as Dr. Emerson
- Carlyle Blackwell as Dr. John Arnold
- Jane Wolfe as Carrie, Balzamo's assistant
- Gertrude Kellar as Miss Emerson, Dr. Emerson's sister
Preservation status
A copy is held at the Library of Congress Packard Campus for Audio-Visual Conservation.[3]
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See also
References
- "The-Case-of-Becky - Trailer - Cast - Showtimes - NYTimes.com". The New York Times. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
- "The Case of Becky (1915) - Overview - TCM.com". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
- The Library of Congress/FIAF American Silent Feature Film Survival Catalog: The Case of Becky
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