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  • Alimony (1917)
  • 60 min | Drama
Alimony (1917)
60 min | Drama

Mrs. Bernice Bristol Flint threatens to destroy the reputation of an innocent woman unless her wealthy husband John grants her a divorce, and although John has not betrayed his wife, he agrees to give her a large sum in alimony in order to...See moreMrs. Bernice Bristol Flint threatens to destroy the reputation of an innocent woman unless her wealthy husband John grants her a divorce, and although John has not betrayed his wife, he agrees to give her a large sum in alimony in order to maintain her silence. Bernice hopes to marry millionaire Howard Turner, with whom she has been carrying on a flirtation, and when he confesses that he does not love her, she angrily resolves to ruin him. Howard falls in love with the refreshingly innocent Marjorie Lansing, who agrees to become his wife. Because of Bernice's interference, however, their marriage is a stormy one, and finally Bernice and her unscrupulous lawyer, Elijah Stone, suggest that Marjorie sue for divorce. She refuses, and later, Howard's attorney, William Jackson, discovers Bernice's schemes and succeeds in reuniting Howard and Marjorie. Defeated, Bernice shoots herself. Written by Pamela Short See less
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Hayden Talbot (story)
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Dec 3, 1917 (United States)

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10 cast members
Name Known for
Lois Wilson
Marjorie Lansing Marjorie Lansing   See fewer
George Fisher
Howard Turner Howard Turner   See fewer
Josephine Whittell
Bernice Bristol Flint Bernice Bristol Flint   See fewer
Wallace Worsley
John Flint John Flint   See fewer
Arthur Allardt
Elijah Stone Elijah Stone   See fewer
Joseph J. Dowling
William Jackson William Jackson   See fewer
Ida Lewis
Mrs. Lansing Mrs. Lansing   See fewer
Margaret Livingston
Florence (as Marguerite Livingston) Florence (as Marguerite Livingston)   See fewer
Alice Terry
Extra (uncredited) Extra (uncredited)   See fewer
Rudolph Valentino
Dancer (uncredited) Dancer (uncredited)   See fewer
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