Marked Cards
Originally released in 1918. Marked Cards is a drama film. directed by Henri D'Elba. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Margery Wilson, Wallace MacDonald, and Jack Curtis
Synopsis
Ellen Shannon, the daughter of self-made Irish politician Pat Shannon, is engaged to Ted Breslin, but because Pat began his career as a menial laborer, Ted's mother, Mrs. J. De Barth Breslin, refuses to sanction the marriage. Heartbroken, Ted takes up drinking and gambling with "Poker" LeMoyne and Don Jackson, while Ellen attends a finishing school hoping to improve herself. While trying to elude her chaperone, Ellen unwittingly dashes into a man's hotel room, and from the window, she witnesses Don and "Poker" playing cards, while Ted lies unconscious from too much drink. When the two gamblers quarrel, Don kills "Poker," but Ted is accused of the crime.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Margery Wilson
as Ellen Shannon
Wallace MacDonald
as Ted Breslin
Jack Curtis
as Pat Shannon
Ray Godfrey
as Janet Breslin
Harvey Clark
as 'Poker' LeMoyne
Joseph Bennett
as Don Jackson
Lillian Langdon
as Mrs. J. De Barth Breslin
Lee Phelps
as Wesley Cutting
Ann Forrest
as Winona Harrington
Ben Lewis
as Arnold Heath
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Triangle Film Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marked Cards about?
Ellen Shannon, the daughter of self-made Irish politician Pat Shannon, is engaged to Ted Breslin, but because Pat began his career as a menial laborer, Ted's mother, Mrs. J. De Barth Breslin, refus...
Who directed Marked Cards?
Marked Cards was directed by Henri D'Elba.
How long is Marked Cards?
Marked Cards has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was Marked Cards released?
Marked Cards was released on July 14, 1918 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Marked Cards?
The main cast of Marked Cards includes Margery Wilson, Wallace MacDonald, Jack Curtis, Ray Godfrey, Harvey Clark.