The Twin Triangle


1916

Film Details

Release Date
May 1, 1916
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Balboa Amusement Co.
Distribution Company
Equitable Motion Pictures Corp.; World Film Corp.
Country
United States

Synopsis

Czerta, a gypsy waif, lives with Marco and his old mother. After Marco's mother dies, Czerta discovers that as a baby she was stolen. When Marco tries to force his attentions upon her, she stabs him; then, leaving Marco for dead, she meets MacCanley Byrnes, a distinguished artist, visiting the area on a camping trip. She asks Byrnes to take her away with him, and he takes her to New York City where she receives an education. Byrnes is commissioned to paint Madeline Van Schuyler's portrait, and finds himself very attracted to her because she resembles Czerta. Czerta becomes jealous when she sees them together and flees. Many years later, Madeline, her mother, and Byrnes attend a theater dance performance starring Czerta. Mrs. Van Schuyler recognizes Czerta as her long-lost daughter and welcomes her into the family. Marco, who survived the stabbing incident years earlier, is also at the theater seeking revenge. Byrnes realizes that he truly loves Czerta thus, when Marco attempts to fulfill his vengeance, Byrnes kills him and saves Czerta.

Film Details

Release Date
May 1, 1916
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Balboa Amusement Co.
Distribution Company
Equitable Motion Pictures Corp.; World Film Corp.
Country
United States

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Notes

Jackie Saunders was formerly an artist's model. This film was the second feature made at the Long Beach, CA studios of the Horkheimer Brothers.