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The Ace of Hearts (1921)

75 min  -  Crime | Drama | Mystery
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A romantic rivalry among members of a secret society becomes even tenser when one of the men is assigned to carry out an assassination.

Director:

Wallace Worsley

Writers:

Gouverneur Morris (story), Ruth Wightman (scenario)

Stars:

Lon Chaney, Leatrice Joy and John Bowers
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Lon Chaney ...
Leatrice Joy Leatrice Joy ...
John Bowers John Bowers ...
Hardee Kirkland Hardee Kirkland ...
Mr. Morgridge, the Society Leader
Raymond Hatton Raymond Hatton ...
The Menace
Edwin Wallock Edwin Wallock ...
Chemist (as Edwin N. Wallock)
Roy Laidlaw Roy Laidlaw ...
Doorkeeper
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Storyline

A secret society holds a meeting to determine what to do about a powerful and dangerous man whom they have been studying closely for the past three months. They all agree that he deserves to die. Two of the members, Farallone and Forrest, are both in love with Lilith, the group's only female member. But Lilith accepts neither of them, preferring to devote herself to the group's cause. When the group meets again and deals cards to all the members, Forrest draws the ace of hearts, meaning that he will be the one to carry out the assassination. Lilith then suddenly agrees to marry him, in order to give him courage. But after their first night together, both of them begin to feel differently about what they have planned. Written by Snow Leopard  

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Assassination | Secret Society | Love | Romantic Rivalry | Suicide  | See more »

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Crime | Drama | Mystery | Romance | Thriller

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Country:

USA

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

(2000 alternate version) (21 fps)

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White  | Color (tinted)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Trivia

Lon Chaney's character was originally called Rattavich, but the name was softened to Farralone to appease censors, who felt that the original name was too unsubtle as to the origins of the group. See more »

Crazy Credits

The title frame simply shows a picture of a playing card, the ace of
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