Kildare of Storm (1918)
At her mother’s behest Kate Leigh marries wealthy Basil Kildare, owner of a Southern plantation called Storm. When Basil’s servant and mistress Mahaly protests bitterly he takes their shared son away from her. Kate discovers her new husband is a coarse and brutal alcoholic and turns for friendship to Dr. Jacques Benoix and his mother. When Basil becomes aware of their relationship, he finds the doctor and they have a brutal fight. Later Basil is found dead and Jacques is sentenced to life in prison. On her deathbed, Mahaly confesses that she killed Basil, leaving Kate and Jacques to begin a new life together.
Director: Harry L. Franklin
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: September 16, 1918
Cast
- Emily Stevens - Kate Kildare
- King Baggot - Basil Kildare
- Crauford Kent - Dr. Jacques Benoix
- Edwards Davis - Gov. Claiborne
- Helen Lindroth - Mrs. Leigh
- Fred Warren
- Florence Short - Mahaly
- Maggie Breyer - Mrs. Benoix
Screenplay
- Eleanor Mercein Kelly (Novel)
- Jere F. Looney (Scenario Writer)
- June Mathis (Scenario Writer)
Cinematography: Arthur Martinelli
Production: Metro Pictures Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
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More Films by Director: Harry L. Franklin
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kildare of Storm about?
- At her mother’s behest Kate Leigh marries wealthy Basil Kildare, owner of a Southern plantation called Storm. When Basil’s servant and mistress Mahaly protests bitterly he takes their shared son away from her. Kate discovers her new husband is a coarse and brutal alcoholic and turns for friendship to Dr. Jacques Benoix and his mother. When Basil becomes aware of their relationship, he finds the doctor and they have a brutal fight. Later Basil is found dead and Jacques is sentenced to life in prison. On her deathbed, Mahaly confesses that she killed Basil, leaving Kate and Jacques to begin a new life together.
- Who directed Kildare of Storm?
- Kildare of Storm was directed by Harry L. Franklin.
- Who stars in Kildare of Storm?
- Kildare of Storm stars Emily Stevens, King Baggot, Crauford Kent, Edwards Davis, Helen Lindroth, Fred Warren.
- How long is Kildare of Storm?
- Kildare of Storm has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Kildare of Storm?
- Kildare of Storm is a Drama film.
- Where was Kildare of Storm produced?
- Kildare of Storm was produced in United States of America.