A Yankee Go Getter (1921)
Popular action heroine Neva Gerber played the dual roles of Lucia and Vera Robilant in this low-budget silent melodrama produced by Benjamin F. Wilson, Gerber's frequent collaborator. Two almost identical women claim ownership to a pocketbook found by author turned adventurer Barry West (James Morrison). Barry is hired by nefarious Nicholas Lanza (Joseph W. Girard) to marry heiress Lucia, who surprisingly turns out to be one of the claimants. Meanwhile, Lucia's lookalike sister Vera is plotting to install herself as Lucia and claim the inheritance. After the wedding, Barry discovers a secret passage and finds the kidnapped Lucia. The villains are brought to justice and Barry and Lucia can finally plan a future together.
Director: Duke Worne
Genre: Drama
Release Date: July 1, 1921
Cast
- Neva Gerber - Lucia Robilant / Vera Robilant
- James Morrison - Barry West
- Joseph W. Girard - Nicholas Lanza
- Ashton Dearholt - Tronto
Screenplay
- Clifford Howard (Story)
- Burke Jenkins (Story)
Production: Berwilla Film Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Duke Worne
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Yankee Go Getter about?
- Popular action heroine Neva Gerber played the dual roles of Lucia and Vera Robilant in this low-budget silent melodrama produced by Benjamin F. Wilson, Gerber's frequent collaborator. Two almost identical women claim ownership to a pocketbook found by author turned adventurer Barry West (James Morrison). Barry is hired by nefarious Nicholas Lanza (Joseph W. Girard) to marry heiress Lucia, who surprisingly turns out to be one of the claimants. Meanwhile, Lucia's lookalike sister Vera is plotting to install herself as Lucia and claim the inheritance. After the wedding, Barry discovers a secret passage and finds the kidnapped Lucia. The villains are brought to justice and Barry and Lucia can finally plan a future together.
- Who directed A Yankee Go Getter?
- A Yankee Go Getter was directed by Duke Worne.
- Who stars in A Yankee Go Getter?
- A Yankee Go Getter stars Neva Gerber, James Morrison, Joseph W. Girard, Ashton Dearholt.
- What genre is A Yankee Go Getter?
- A Yankee Go Getter is a Drama film.
- Where was A Yankee Go Getter produced?
- A Yankee Go Getter was produced in United States of America.