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The Ancient Blood

1916-06-23 · 20 min · ★ 8.0

Drama · Romance

Half-breed Nor is loved by French Canadian Jacques but when they quarrel, she meets Englishman Cedric Ralston who has been jilted by his fiancée Margaret for his elder brother, Lord Ralston. Later, Nor and Cedric are married, but on the day of their wedding, Cedric hears of his brother's death, and he goes to England, taking Nor. Unhappy she realizes Cedric’s heart belongs to Margaret and Nor returns to her mountains and to Jacques.

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Directors
Charles Bartlett
Production companies
Balboa Amusement Producing Company
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United States of America
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Top Cast

Virginia NordenVirginia NordenNor
Neil HardinNeil HardinCedric Ralston
Myrtle ReevesMyrtle ReevesMargaret
Philo McCulloughPhilo McCulloughJacques
Robyn AdairRobyn AdairKiller Joe
Lafe McKeeLafe McKeeHarry Ralston
Ruth LackayeLady Williamson
Alice H. SmithLucy Ralston
Mitchell ScanlandJennie
Frank ErlangerLoco Ike

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