The Curse of the Black Pearl (1915)
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- Synopsis:
DeLara, father of Marie and Mercedes, murders his friend in order to gain possession of a black pearl. Maria, the youngest daughter, witnesses the crime and the father, realizing this, repents the deed. DeLara is suspicious of everyone, believing they have designs on the pearl. Alvarado, a castaway and Maria's sweetheart, tries to ascertain the father's uneasiness. One day while gloating over his treasure, Alvarado and Maria think he is ill and knowing that Maria is the favorite daughter, request that she go see what the trouble is. Maria, knowing the cause of his seeming illness, to allay suspicion goes to him. Thinking that it is someone desirous of stealing the pearl, DeLara shoots through the door and kills Maria. Grief-stricken, he goes to the cliffs and plunges into the sea. - Actors:
- Edward Alexander
- Genres:
- Classics, Drama