The Bride of Hate (1917): cast, story & where to watch

1917 · Film

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Released in 1917, The Bride of Hate is a drama and history film directed by Walter Edwards, running about 50 minutes.

What it’s about. Dr. Dudley Duprez is a well-known Louisiana physician. His beautiful but wayward niece, Rose Duprez, is abducted by Paul Crenshaw, a friend of the doctor, and to prevent her shame from becoming known, Rose kills herself. Dr. Duprez learns her secret and determines to make Crenshaw expiate his crime. While traveling on a Mississippi River steamer, the doctor wins Mercedes, a beautiful slave, at cards. He takes her home and, passing her off as a distant relative, arranges it so that Crenshaw falls in love with the girl.

Who’s in it. The Bride of Hate stars Frank Keenan as Dr. Dudley Duprez, Margery Wilson as Mercedes Mendoza, Jerome Storm as Paul Crenshaw and David Hartford as Judge Shone, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bride of Hate page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Bride of Hate tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Bride of Hate (1917)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Bride of Hate change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in The Bride of Hate?
The Bride of Hate stars Frank Keenan, Margery Wilson, Jerome Storm, David Hartford and Elvira Weil.
When was The Bride of Hate released?
The Bride of Hate was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.