Broken Ties (1918)
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West Indian born Corinne La Force, who is biracial, is raised by Henry Hasbrook after her father's death. Corinne loves Hasbrook's nephew, Arnold Curtis. When Hasbrook tries to prevent the match because of her heritage she murders him. Arnold is arrested though Marcia Fleming, a married woman who is Arnold’s mistress and her mother-in-law fall under suspicion. Defending Arnold John Fleming discovers the affair and renounces his wife. Arnold is about to confess in hopes of saving Marcia's reputation when Corinne admits her guilt and stabs herself.
- Release date
- February 18, 1918
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- June Elvidge as Marcia FLeming
- Montagu Love as John Fleming
- Arthur Ashley as Arnold Curtis
- Pinna Nesbit as Corinne La Force
- Alec B. Francis as Henry Hasbrook
- Kate Lester as Mrs. Fleminng
- Arthur Matthews as Mr. La Force
- Frances Miller as Mammy Liza
Crew
- Arthur Ashley · Director
- Woodbridge Clapp · Writer
- Jacques Montéran · Cinematographer