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The Grasp of Greed
The Grasp of Greed
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  2. The Grasp of Greed

The Grasp of Greed

1916
50m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1916

Runtime

50m

Storyline

En route to Australia, beautiful authoress Alice Gordon (Louise Lovely) is shipwrecked on a desert island in the company of wealthy book publisher John Meeson. Sensing that his days are numbered, and lacking pencil and paper, Meeson tattoos his last will and testament on Alice's lovely back.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
50m
Jul 17, 1916
Languages
No Language
Director
Joseph De Grasse
Joseph De Grasse
Production
Bluebird Photoplays
Bluebird Photoplays
Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

7 Cast Members

Louise Lovely

Louise Lovely

Alice Gordon

Lon Chaney

Lon Chaney

Jimmie

Jay Belasco

Jay Belasco

Eustace

Gretchen Lederer

Gretchen Lederer

Lady Holmhurst

C. Norman Hammond

C. Norman Hammond

John Meeson

Lillian Leighton

Lillian Leighton

Louise Emmons

Louise Emmons

Shipwreck Survivor (uncredited)

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