The Case of Becky

The Case of Becky
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Directed by Chester M. Franklin
Produced by Realart Pictures
Based on The Case of Becky
by Edward J. Locke and David Belasco
Starring Constance Binney
Cinematography George J. Folsey
Distributed by Paramount Pictures
Release date
  • October 9, 1921 (1921-10-09)
Running time
 6 reels; (1675.79 meters)
Country United States
Language Silent (English intertitles)

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.[1] 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.[2][3]

Plot

As described in a film magazine,[4] 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.

Cast

Preservation status

A copy is held at UCLA Film and Television Archive. This film was formerly thought to be lost.[5]

References

  1. ↑ The Library of Congress American Silent Film Feature Survival Catalog: The Case of Becky" 1921 version
  2. ↑ Progressive Silent Film List: The Case of Becky at silentera.com
  3. ↑ The American Film Institute Catalog Feature Films: 1921-30 by The American Film Institute, c. 1971
  4. ↑ "Reviews: The Case of Becky". Exhibitors Herald. New York City: Exhibitors Herald Company. 13 (16): 67. October 15, 1921.
  5. ↑ The Library of Congress/FIAF American Silent Feature Film Survival Catalog: The Case of Becky


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