Broken Ties (1918)
Drama | 18 February 1918
The 29 Sep 1917 Moving Picture World announced World Film Corp.’s purchase of motion picture rights for Arthur M. Brilant’s play, The Alibi. The acquisition was arranged by the company’s director general, William A. Brady, whose daughter, Alice Brady, was expected to assume the lead role. Brilant was also negotiating with theatrical producers to open the play on Broadway. Although the 24 Nov 1917 Motography reported a 12 Nov 1917 release date, the 19 Nov 1917 Var stated that the picture was rescheduled to open on 17 Dec 1917. Alice Brady had been replaced by June Elvidge, and the title had been officially changed to Broken Ties. The release was again postponed until 18 Feb 1918, as stated in the 19 Jan 1918 Exhibitors Herald.
The picture opened to generally positive reviews, although the 2 Mar 1918 Exhibitors Herald found the production to be nothing out of the ordinary, and the May 1918 Photoplay described the plot as two “distinct stories” combined into one.
According to the 30 Apr 1919 New York Clipper, Brilant’s stage version of The Alibi opened 21 Apr 1919 in Stamford, CT. ...
The 29 Sep 1917 Moving Picture World announced World Film Corp.’s purchase of motion picture rights for Arthur M. Brilant’s play, The Alibi. The acquisition was arranged by the company’s director general, William A. Brady, whose daughter, Alice Brady, was expected to assume the lead role. Brilant was also negotiating with theatrical producers to open the play on Broadway. Although the 24 Nov 1917 Motography reported a 12 Nov 1917 release date, the 19 Nov 1917 Var stated that the picture was rescheduled to open on 17 Dec 1917. Alice Brady had been replaced by June Elvidge, and the title had been officially changed to Broken Ties. The release was again postponed until 18 Feb 1918, as stated in the 19 Jan 1918 Exhibitors Herald.
The picture opened to generally positive reviews, although the 2 Mar 1918 Exhibitors Herald found the production to be nothing out of the ordinary, and the May 1918 Photoplay described the plot as two “distinct stories” combined into one.
According to the 30 Apr 1919 New York Clipper, Brilant’s stage version of The Alibi opened 21 Apr 1919 in Stamford, CT.
Corinne La Force, the daughter of a white sailor and a black West Indian mother, is raised by Henry Hasbrook after her father's death. Corinne, who loves Hasbrook's nephew, Arnold Curtis, murders her foster father when he tries to prevent the match because of her mixed blood. Marcia Fleming, a married woman with whom Arnold was having an affair, and her mother-in-law are suspects, although Arnold is arrested for the murder. John Fleming, hired to defend Arnold, renounces his wife when he learns of the affair. Just as Arnold is about to confess to the crime in hopes of saving Marcia's reputation, Corinne admits her guilt and stabs herself. Fleming decides to pay more attention to Marcia, and the two are ...
Corinne La Force, the daughter of a white sailor and a black West Indian mother, is raised by Henry Hasbrook after her father's death. Corinne, who loves Hasbrook's nephew, Arnold Curtis, murders her foster father when he tries to prevent the match because of her mixed blood. Marcia Fleming, a married woman with whom Arnold was having an affair, and her mother-in-law are suspects, although Arnold is arrested for the murder. John Fleming, hired to defend Arnold, renounces his wife when he learns of the affair. Just as Arnold is about to confess to the crime in hopes of saving Marcia's reputation, Corinne admits her guilt and stabs herself. Fleming decides to pay more attention to Marcia, and the two are reconciled.
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