His Debt (1919): cast, story & where to watch
1919 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1919, His Debt is a drama film directed by William Worthington, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Goro Mariyama uses the profits from his ethically run gambling house to help the poor. Gambler Blair Whitcomb accuses Goro of cheating, then shoots him after losing a $10,000 bet. Goro survives a punctured lung only through the efforts of nurse Gloria Manning, Blair's fiancée. When Goro confesses his love for Gloria, he is shocked to hear of her engagement. Following his recovery, Goro discovers that Blair has given him a bad check, and demands that the gambler pay his debt in person. Although Blair complies, Goro has him arrested for attempted murder. Gloria pleads for her fiancé's release, revealing that she can never love Goro because he is of a different race. The disappointed Goro enables Blair's escape as payment to Gloria for saving his life.
Who’s in it. His Debt stars Sessue Hayakawa as Goto Mariyama, Jane Novak as Gloria Manning, Francis McDonald as Blair Whitcomb and Fred Montague as J.P. Manning.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, His Debt sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch His Debt page.
If you liked it. Fans of His Debt tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch His Debt (1919)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for His Debt change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is His Debt worth watching?
- His Debt holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in His Debt?
- His Debt stars Sessue Hayakawa, Jane Novak, Francis McDonald and Fred Montague.
- When was His Debt released?
- His Debt was released in 1919, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.