Broken Ties (1918)
Overview
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.
What is Broken Ties about?
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. Broken Ties is a Drama movie, released on 1918-02-18, runtime 50 minutes.
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Directed by
Arthur Ashley
Cast
- June Elvidge as Marcia Fleming
- Montagu Love as John Fleming
- Arthur Ashley as Arnold Curtis
- Alec B. Francis as Henry Hasbrook
- Kate Lester as Mrs. Fleminng
- Arthur Matthews as Mr. La Force
- Pinna Nesbit as Corinne La Force
- Frances Miller as Mammy Liza
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