His Debt
Synopsis
Goro Mariyama uses the profits from his ethically run gambling house to help the poor. Gambler Blair Whitcomb accuses Goro of cheating, then shoots him after losing a $10,000 bet. Goro survives a punctured lung only through the efforts of nurse Gloria Manning, Blair's fiancée. When Goro confesses his love for Gloria, he is shocked to hear of her engagement. Following his recovery, Goro discovers that Blair has given him a bad check, and demands that the gambler pay his debt in person. Although Blair complies, Goro has him arrested for attempted murder. Gloria pleads for her fiancé's release, revealing that she can never love Goro because he is of a different race. The disappointed Goro enables Blair's escape as payment to Gloria for saving his life.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 25, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Worthington
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Guihan, L.V. Jefferson
- Original Title
- His Debt
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Haworth Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Worthington
Frances Guihan, L.V. Jefferson
Department Leadership Roster
William Worthington
Director
Frances Guihan
Writer
L.V. Jefferson
Writer
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What is His Debt about?
Goro Mariyama uses the profits from his ethically run gambling house to help the poor. Gambler Blair Whitcomb accuses Goro of cheating, then shoots him after losing a $10,000 bet. Goro survives a punctured lung only through the efforts of nurse Gloria Manning, Blair's fiancée. When Goro confesses his love for Gloria, he is shocked to hear of her engagement. Following his recovery, Goro discovers that Blair has given him a bad check, and demands that the gambler pay his debt in person. Although Blair complies, Goro has him arrested for attempted murder. Gloria pleads for her fiancé's release, revealing that she can never love Goro because he is of a different race. The disappointed Goro enables Blair's escape as payment to Gloria for saving his life.
Who directed His Debt?
His Debt was directed by William Worthington.
Who stars in His Debt?
The principal cast of His Debt includes Sessue Hayakawa, Jane Novak, Francis McDonald, Fred Montague.
When was His Debt released and how long is it?
His Debt was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 50m.