The Ace of Hearts
(1921)
Director: Wallace Worsley
Cast: Lon Chaney, Leatrice Joy, John Bowers, Hardee Kirkland, Raymond Hatton, Edwin Wallock, Roy Laidlaw.
Description: A secret society, "brothers" at odds and an
unrequited love. Ace of Hearts is an ahead of it's time cinematic tale
of tragedy and revenge. Lon Chaney gives a heartfelt performance as the
stoic Mr. Farallone. A man who's very existence may or may not threaten
Mr. Morgridge (Hardee Kirkland) - the leader of a mysterious secret
society. Mr. Farrallone's reserved nature of his wantings for Lilith
(Leatrice Joy) may ultimately become his undoing as the fate of him and
his "brother" Mr. Forrest (John Bowers) are on the line. Is the cause of
this secret society more important than the love of a woman or does
fate behold something far more just and sinister? Find out in the 1921
classic Ace of Hearts with new score by musical virtuoso Keith Taylor.
Color/B&W: B&W.
Running Time: 74 mins.