Broken Ties

Broken Ties — Plot

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.

• Release date
• February 18, 1918
• Runtime
• 50 min
• Genres
• Drama
• Director
• Arthur Ashley

Broken Ties — Cast

June Elvidge Marcia Fleming Montagu Love John Fleming Arthur Ashley Arnold Curtis Alec B. Francis Henry Hasbrook Kate Lester Mrs. Fleminng Arthur Matthews Mr. La Force

P

Pinna Nesbit Corinne La Force

F

Frances Miller Mammy Liza