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  • Ashes of Embers (1916)
  • 50 min | Drama
Ashes of Embers (1916)
50 min | Drama

Laura Ward a selfish girl steals a large sum of money, her twin sister Agnes is mistakenly accused of the crime and sent to prison. Meanwhile, Laura abandons her sweetheart, alcoholic architect Richard Leigh, to marry an elderly ...See moreLaura Ward a selfish girl steals a large sum of money, her twin sister Agnes is mistakenly accused of the crime and sent to prison. Meanwhile, Laura abandons her sweetheart, alcoholic architect Richard Leigh, to marry an elderly millionaire named William Benedict, but she soon renews her affair. When a detective catches the lovers together, Agnes, just released from prison, agrees to pose as Richard's mistress, thereby saving Laura's marriage. Through Agnes's influence, Richard is regenerated, and the two eventually marry. Later, however, Laura reappears, and Agnes finds Richard drinking and embracing her. In a rage, William shoots and kills Laura, but Agnes forgives her erring husband and takes him home. Written by Pamela Short See less
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Writers
John B. Clymer (adaptation) | Forrest Halsey (scenario) | Charles Logue (adaptation) (as Charles A. Logue)
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Updated Sep 21, 1916

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Sep 21, 1916 (United States)

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6 cast members
Name Known for
Pauline Frederick
Laura Ward / Agnes Ward Laura Ward / Agnes Ward   See fewer
Earle Foxe
Richard Leigh Richard Leigh   See fewer
Frank Losee
William Benedict William Benedict   See fewer
J. Herbert Frank
Daniel Marvin Daniel Marvin   See fewer
Maggie Fisher
Mrs. Ward (as Maggie Halloway Fisher) Mrs. Ward (as Maggie Halloway Fisher)   See fewer
Jay Wilson
Detective Detective   See fewer
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