The Honorable Friend (1916)
Makino works for Kayosho, a Japanese curio dealer in America. To reward Makino's dedication, Kayosho sends for Toki-ye, a picture bride. Upon arrival, she is married to Makino in a civil ceremony. However, Kayosho intends to keep Toki-ye for himself. This angers Goto, another employee. Kayosho was betrothed to Goto's niece, Hana. One day Kayosho is found dead in a pool.
- Date of release
- 1916-08-27
- Runtime
- 50m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Edward LeSaint
Casting
- Sessue Hayakawa — Makino
- Tsuru Aoki — Toki-Ye
- Raymond Hatton — Kayosho
- William Elmer — Murphy
- Goro Kino — Goto
- M. Matsumato — Hana
Interesting facts
The Honorable Friend is a 1916 American silent drama film and Edward LeSaint's directorial debut. It was written by Elizabeth McGaffey and Eve Unsell. The film stars Sessue Hayakawa and Tsuru Aoki. The film was released on August 27, 1916, by Paramount Pictures.
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