Plot Summary

Although he has been appointed to guard the fortune of young Thomas Creighton, the unscrupulous Lord John Needham decides to spend all of it after Tom runs away. Then, however, an announcement comes that Tom is returning and that he plans to claim his money. Fearful of punishment, both from Tom and the authorities, John kills his cousin and exact double, Joseph Norbury, and takes Joseph's place, thereby making it seem as if the dead man is really John.

Movie Details

Original Title
John Needham's Double
Status
released
Original Language
en

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Cast

Tyrone Power Sr. as Lord John Needham / Joseph Norbury

Tyrone Power Sr.

Lord John Needham / Joseph Norbury

Agnes Emerson as Aunt Kate

Agnes Emerson

Aunt Kate

Frank Elliott as Parks

Frank Elliott

Parks

Walter Belasco as Dobbins

Walter Belasco

Dobbins

Frank Lanning as Cruet

Frank Lanning

Cruet

Marion Emmons as Thomas Creighton

Marion Emmons

Thomas Creighton

Marie Walcamp as Ellen Norbury

Marie Walcamp

Ellen Norbury

Production Companies

Universal Film Manufacturing Company