Twin confusion so perfect even the cops can't solve it — and neither can you.
A pair of professional thieves discover that their accomplice, Mary Brennan, is a dead-ringer for wealthy heiress Margaret Waring. They wait until Margaret is absent from the house, then place Mary there to make their heist easier. Unfortunately, Margaret returns before they've finished the job and gets shot. When the police get there, both women claim to be Margaret Waring and accuse the other of being the thief--and they look so much alike that no one can tell the difference.
Acting
Marie Prevost plays both women with subtle physical distinctions.
Direction
Beaudine's split-screen work creates genuine visual confusion.
Director
William Beaudine
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Marie Prevost was a Mack Sennett Bathing Beauty before becoming a dramatic lead; this dual role was her big prestige moment.
The 'identical strangers' trope exploded in 1920s cinema as makeup and editing techniques finally made it visually convincing.
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