Alias Mrs. Jessop

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A Story of Saint and Sinner, in which Miss Stevens Plays Both Roles.

Released December 10, 1917

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Overview

Lillian’s affluent parents raised Identical cousins Janet & Lillian Ford. Lillian marries Sir Anthony Jessop and settles in England. Jessop soon tires of Lillian's frivolity but loves their son Bobby. Under the pretense of visiting her dying father, Lillian travels to America, followed by her lover, Raymond Fleury, and they travel West together after she persuades Janet to impersonate her at Ford's deathbed. When Janet learns that Bobby has been hurt, she sails to England and cares for him. After Jessop's uncle dies, he returns as the Earl of Devon, and grows to love Janet, who he thinks is Lillian. Hearing of Jessop's good fortune, Lillian returns. After Fleury pursues and shoots her, Jessop proposes to Janet that they quietly marry and keep their past secret.

Runtime

0h 50m


Origin Country

United States


Original Language

English


Original Title

Alias Mrs. Jessop


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • United States of America

Spoken Languages

  • No Language (No Language)

Production Companies

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    Metro Pictures Corporation

    United States

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