Hearts or Diamonds? (1918): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1918, Hearts or Diamonds? is a crime and mystery film directed by Henry King, running about 50 minutes.

What it’s about. Wealthy diamond collector Larry Hanrahan is given the opportunity to assist the beautiful, jewel-bedecked woman he admires in a Broadway café when she and her guardian are attacked by robbers. Larry is invited to visit the grateful pair, Col. Paul Gascoyne and his ward Adrienne, at the colonel's laboratory, where he is introduced to Wintermute, a chemist who produces imitation diamonds. In return, Larry asks them to view his priceless diamond collection. Although he has fallen in love with Adrienne, Larry is forced to believe that she is a thief when he is robbed by a woman wearing Adrienne's scarf. Larry finds his jewels in Gascoyne's house, but before he can escape, a group of thugs overpowers him. Adrienne assists him in contacting the police, who arrive in time to capture Gascoyne and his gang. Badly wounded, the colonel confesses that Adrienne has been his innocent dupe, whereupon Larry happily takes her to his heart.

Who’s in it. Hearts or Diamonds? stars William Russell as Larry Hanrahan, Charlotte Burton as Adrienne Gascoyne, Howard Davies as Col. Paul Gascoyne and Carl Stockdale as Bewley, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hearts or Diamonds? page.

If you liked it. Fans of Hearts or Diamonds? tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.