Broken Ties (1918)
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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.
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June ElvidgeMarcia Fleming
Montagu LoveJohn Fleming
Arthur AshleyArnold Curtis
Alec B. FrancisHenry Hasbrook
Kate LesterMrs. Fleminng
Arthur MatthewsMr. La ForcePinna NesbitCorinne La ForceFrances MillerMammy LizaMovie DNA
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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.
How long is Broken Ties?
Broken Ties has a runtime of 50 minutes.