Shackled


1918

Film Details

Release Date
May 20, 1918
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Paralta Plays, Inc.
Distribution Company
General Film Co.; W. W. Hodkinson Corp.
Country
United States

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Film Length
6 reels

Synopsis

A destitute young woman named Lola Dexter falls in love with Walter Cosgrove, who establishes her in a luxurious apartment and promises to marry her. After his fortune has been squandered, however, he woos and marries wealthy Edith Danfield while her sweetheart, James Ashley, is fighting in the trenches overseas. Embittered, Lola decides that from now on she will use men to her own advantage and travels to Florida to seek her first victim. She soon loses heart, however, and is about to commit suicide when Edith's invalid father, Thomas Danfield, convinces her to begin her life anew. The two become close friends and together return home, where they find that Edith, neglected and abused by Walter, has realized her mistake and is longing for James. To provide Edith with grounds for divorce, Lola allows Walter to enter her room, but when he rushes to attack her in a drunken rage, he falls down the stairs and is killed. Edith explains Lola's actions to Thomas, who forgives all and asks for her hand in marriage.

Film Details

Release Date
May 20, 1918
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Paralta Plays, Inc.
Distribution Company
General Film Co.; W. W. Hodkinson Corp.
Country
United States

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Film Length
6 reels

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