The Case of Becky
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Duration | Director Chester Franklin Cinematography George J. Folsey Country United States | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Release date October 9, 1921 Based on The Case of Becky by Edward J. LockeDavid Belasco Similar movies Related Chester Franklin movies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Case of Becky is a 1921 American silent drama film based on a successful 1912 David Belasco and Edward J. Locke written play, The Case of Becky. Belasco also produced the play which starred Belasco's muse, Frances Starr. This film was produced by Realart Pictures and released through Paramount Pictures. It is a remake of a 1915 film of the same title starring Blanche Sweet.
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Plot
As described in a film magazine, Dororthy Stone (Binney) is the step-daughter of barn-storming hypnotist Professor Balzamo (Love), who has used her as his subject since childhood. During his hypnosis act she becomes her evil alter ego Becky. Her mother's deathbed warning leads Dorothy to leave the hypnotist and she finds shelter in a small town with Mrs. Arnold (Jennings) and her son John (Hunter), who falls in love with her. When he gives her an engagement ring, the flashing stone induces a revival of her second personality. The famous psychologist Dr. Emerson (McCormack) diagnoses her case correctly and attempts a cure. The chance visit by the hypnotists results in a situation where Dorothy is permanently cured and learns that she is actually the daughter of the physician. After Balzamo commits suicide, there is a happy ending.
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Preservation status
A copy is held at UCLA Film and Television Archive. This film was formerly thought to be lost.
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