Film

Broken Ties

1918 · 50m · Drama

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.

June Elvidge

Marcia Fleming

Montagu Love

John Fleming

Arthur Ashley

Arnold Curtis

Alec B. Francis

Henry Hasbrook

Kate Lester

Mrs. Fleminng

Arthur Matthews

Mr. La Force

Pinna Nesbit

Corinne La Force

Frances Miller

Mammy Liza

• Arthur AshleyDirector
• Woodbridge ClappStory
• Jacques MontéranDirector of Photography

Release date

February 18, 1918

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

50m

Genres

Drama

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