Based on a true story. 1876. The heir to the vast Tichborne fortune Sir Roger Tichborne presumed drowned at sea in 1866 is reportedly seen in Australia. His brother Alfred and the family servant Andrew Bogle arrive from England to investigate the matter. However Alfred's demise prompts the Tichbourne's to refuse funds for Andrew's return. Andrew desperately searches for a candidate to fill in for the missing heir and settles on local butcher Thomas Castro whom he coaches to succeed in such a scam. With the family divided in their belief that he is their missing kin the impostor is soon standing trial...
In a fascinating departure from the austere moral drama in which he specialized D.W Griffith demonstrates his talents for warm-hearted comedy in Sally of the Sawdust. W.C. Fields made his third screen appearance as Professor Eustace McGargle a lovable confidence man who becomes the unlikely guardian of an orphaned circus waif (Carol Dempster). Intending to return Sally to her grandparents McGargle learns that her wealthy and esteemed grandfather (Erville Alderson) is a stern ju
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