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The Debt

Apr 23, 1917 · 50m
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Drama

PLOT

A reception in their small village in celebration of the Count’s daughter Ann’s engagement to Baron Moreno is disrupted by the news that a mine in which the whole village has invested is worthless. Having persuaded the townspeople to invest their savings in the venture, the Count commits suicide, and the baron jilts the now-destitute Ann. Bereft Ann marries American promoter Slater, moving to the United States in hopes of earning enough to pay off her father's debts and the couple have a child. However, the baron follows Ann, raping her. Slater's jealous mother uses this opportunity to break up their marriage. Ordered from the house Ann has no option but to turn to the baron for sanctuary. Slater attempting a reconciliation for their child’s sake tracks her to the baron house where a fight occurs with both men being mortally wounded. Ann returns to her child; finds her mother-in-law repentant, and the three return to France to repay the debt.

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CAST

Marjorie Rambeau
Countess Ann
Paul Everton
John Slater
Anne Sutherland
Slater's Mother
Agnes Ayres
The Girl
Robert Elliott
Henry Warwick
Count
T. Jerome Lawler
Baron Moreno
Nadia Gary
Ann's Daughter
Directed by Frank Powell

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Frank Powell Producing Corporation
Country
US

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