The Checkmate (1917)

Name: The Checkmate
Genre: Drama
Released: 2024-10-09T09:13:17+02:00

Drama | 50 minutes

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Genre: Drama

Duration: 50 minuten

Country: United States

Directed by: Sherwood MacDonald

Stars: Jackie Saunders, Frank Mayo and Daniel Gilfether

This movie is not available on US streaming services.

The Checkmate plot

Country girl Claire Marley moves to the city, while her twin sister Ida stays home to care for their aging parents. Claire becomes the mistress of wealthy bachelor Roy Vangrift, who promises to marry her. After Roy has had enough of Claire, he disowns her. She tries to earn a respectable living, but when this fails, she returns home.