Broken Ties (1918)

Broken Ties

1918

Drama

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Director

Arthur Ashley

Cast

Alec B. Francis as Henry Hasbrook

Arthur Ashley as Arnold Curtis

Arthur Matthews as Mr. La Force

Frances Miller as Mammy Liza

June Elvidge as Marcia Fleming

Kate Lester as Mrs. Fleminng

Montagu Love as John Fleming

Pinna Nesbit as Corinne La Force