The Wakefield Case (1921)
A playwright, Wakefield, Jr., turns detective when his father is killed after nearly capturing two brothers in possession of four rubies belonging to the British Museum. An investigation suggests that "the Breen girl" is responsible for Wakefield's death, and the younger Wakefield pursues her across the ocean to the United States.
- Date of release
- 1921-05-21
- TMDB
- 9.0 / 10 (1)
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Genres
- Mystery
- Director
- George Irving
Casting
- Herbert Rawlinson — Wakefield Jr.
- John P. Wade — Wakefield Sr.
- J.H. Gilmour — Gregg
- Charles Dalton — Richard Krogan
- Joseph Burke — James Krogan
- Jere Austin — Bryson
- William Black — Blaine
- H.L. Dewey — Briggs
- Florence Billings — Ruth Gregg
Interesting facts
The Wakefield Case is a 1921 American silent mystery film directed by George Irving, produced by Lois Weber and starring Herbert Rawlinson. The plot focuses on a theft at the British Museum. It was released through World Film Company.
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