The Checkmate


1917

Film Details

Release Date
May 21, 1917
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Mutual Film Corp.; Horkheimer
Distribution Company
Mutual Film Corp.; Mutual Star Productions
Country
United States

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Film Length
5 reels

Synopsis

Country girl Claire Marley goes to the city to pursue a life of excitement, while her twin sister Ida remains home to care for their aging parents. Immersing herself in life with the fast set, Claire becomes the mistress of wealthy bachelor Roy Vangrift who promises to marry her. After Roy tires of Claire and casts her off, she leaves him to earn a respectable living, but failing at this, returns home. Shortly afterward, Roy goes fishing and makes his camp near the Marley home where he meets Claire's sister Ida with whom he falls in love. Discovering that Roy plans to elope with her sister, Claire - with the aid of the minister - takes Ida's place and the two are married. She then reveals her true identity and Roy, realizing that he really loves his bride, forgives Claire.

Film Details

Release Date
May 21, 1917
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Mutual Film Corp.; Horkheimer
Distribution Company
Mutual Film Corp.; Mutual Star Productions
Country
United States

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Film Length
5 reels

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Notes

Although Wid's called this a Balboa film, it is uncertain whether the Horkheimer brothers were producing under the name of Balboa at this time.