A Romance of the Underworld (1918)
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.
Cast
- Catherine Calvert - Doris Elliott
- David Powell - Richard Elliott
- Eugene O'Brien - Thomas McDonald
- Edwin Forsberg - Michael O'Leary
- Sibyl Carmen - Mamie Bronson
- Marcia Harris - Sarah
- Harry Lee - Slippery Jake
- Cecil Chichester - Dopey Benny Bronson
- Kid Broad - Fighter
- Ted 'Kid' Lewis - Fighter
Screenplay
- Mildred Considine (Screenplay)
- Paul Armstrong (Theatre Play)
Keywords
lost film
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Romance of the Underworld about?
- 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.
- Who directed A Romance of the Underworld?
- A Romance of the Underworld was directed by James Kirkwood.
- Who stars in A Romance of the Underworld?
- A Romance of the Underworld stars Catherine Calvert, David Powell, Eugene O'Brien, Edwin Forsberg, Sibyl Carmen, Marcia Harris.
- How long is A Romance of the Underworld?
- A Romance of the Underworld has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
- What genre is A Romance of the Underworld?
- A Romance of the Underworld is a Drama film.
- Where was A Romance of the Underworld produced?
- A Romance of the Underworld was produced in United States of America.