Honor's Altar

Honor's Altar

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Honor's Altar

1916

0h 50m

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After building a financial empire, Frederick Mallery feels chained to his wife Winnie, who stood by him during the years of poverty. As a result, he offers Warren Woods, a down-and-out former playboy, $50,000 to seduce Winnie, so that he will have an excuse for a divorce.

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Walter Edwards

Walter Edwards

Frederick Mallory

Bessie Barriscale

Bessie Barriscale

Winnie Mallory

Lewis Stone

Lewis Stone

Warren Woods

Lola May

Dolly

Robert McKim

Robert McKim

Paul

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Directed by: Walter Edwards
Written by: C. Gardner Sullivan
Produced by: Thomas H. Ince

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