Ashes of Love (1918)
In order to provide for her widowed mother, Louise Mordyke, Ethel marries Arthur Woodridge, a wealthy philanthropist who is considerably older than she. Although she respects her husband, Ethel resumes an affair with Howard Rosedale, the husband of her cousin Helen. Helen hires a detective, who discovers the lovers at a roadhouse. Rushing from the inn, Ethel is caught in a thunderstorm, after which she contracts pneumonia and dies, repentant but unconfessed. Arthur grieves so deeply that Louise and Helen fear for his sanity, and when Louise learns that he is contemplating suicide, she reveals the truth about Ethel's infidelity. Arthur, incredulous, denounces her. Following Howard's sudden death, however, Helen confirms the story. Louise and Arthur marry, and Helen weds an old friend.
Cast
- James K. Hackett - Arthur Woodridge
- Effie Shannon - Louise Mordyke
- Rubye De Remer - Ethel Woodridge
- Mabel Julienne Scott - Helen Rosedale
- Hugh Thompson - Howard Rosedale
- Dora Mills Adams
- William B. Davidson
- Paula Shay
- William Bechtel
- Thea Talbot
Screenplay
- Ivan Abramson (Screenplay)
Keywords
partially lost film
Similar Movies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ashes of Love about?
- In order to provide for her widowed mother, Louise Mordyke, Ethel marries Arthur Woodridge, a wealthy philanthropist who is considerably older than she. Although she respects her husband, Ethel resumes an affair with Howard Rosedale, the husband of her cousin Helen. Helen hires a detective, who discovers the lovers at a roadhouse. Rushing from the inn, Ethel is caught in a thunderstorm, after which she contracts pneumonia and dies, repentant but unconfessed. Arthur grieves so deeply that Louise and Helen fear for his sanity, and when Louise learns that he is contemplating suicide, she reveals the truth about Ethel's infidelity. Arthur, incredulous, denounces her. Following Howard's sudden death, however, Helen confirms the story. Louise and Arthur marry, and Helen weds an old friend.
- Who directed Ashes of Love?
- Ashes of Love was directed by Ivan Abramson.
- Who stars in Ashes of Love?
- Ashes of Love stars James K. Hackett, Effie Shannon, Rubye De Remer, Mabel Julienne Scott, Hugh Thompson, Dora Mills Adams.
- How long is Ashes of Love?
- Ashes of Love has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Ashes of Love?
- Ashes of Love is a Drama film.
- Where was Ashes of Love produced?
- Ashes of Love was produced in United States of America.