Movie Description
A Romance of the Underworld
(1918)Overview
Convent raised Doris Elliott moves to New York to live with her brother Richard not knowing that he is part of a drug trafficking ring controlled by unscrupulous ward boss Michael O'Leary. At first Doris remains ignorant of the pervasiveness of crime and corruption in the Lower East Side until her friend, Mamie Bronson, whose brother, "Dopey Benny," has fallen victim to drugs, confesses that O'Leary has raped her. When O'Leary breaks into their home and attempts to rape her as well, he is shot when Richard unexpectedly arrives. Finding O'Leary dead and Richard unconscious, the police arrest Doris, and she is tried for murder. Defense lawyer Thomas McDonald, who has been working to expose the politician, is losing his case when Dopey Benny testifies that he killed O'Leary to avenge his sister's assault. Acquitted Doris is now free to marry Thomas.
Featured Crew
Cast
Doris Elliott
Richard Elliott
Thomas McDonald
Michael O'Leary
Mamie Bronson
Sarah
Slippery Jake
Dopey Benny Bronson
Fighter
Fighter
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Facts
Original TitleA Romance of the Underworld
Status Released
Release Information
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1918-06-30
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 05m
Production CompaniesFrank A. Keeney Pictures Corporation
Genres
- Drama
