A Romance of the Underworld
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 30, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Kirkwood
- Screenplay & Story
- Mildred Considine
- Original Title
- A Romance of the Underworld
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Frank A. Keeney Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Kirkwood
Mildred Considine, Paul Armstrong
Department Leadership Roster
Mildred Considine
Screenplay
James Kirkwood
Director
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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?
The principal cast of A Romance of the Underworld includes Catherine Calvert, David Powell, Eugene O'Brien, Edwin Forsberg, Sibyl Carmen.
When was A Romance of the Underworld released and how long is it?
A Romance of the Underworld was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.