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The Lure of the Geisha (1914)
Short | Short, Drama

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The Lure of the Geisha (1914)

Short | Short, Drama

Captain Clifford, U.S.A., arrives at Yokohama and is met his fiancée Marie Wilson, the daughter of United States Ambassador Wilson. His arrival is looked on with keen displeasure by Wilson's secretary, Bainbridge, who is in love with Marie...See moreCaptain Clifford, U.S.A., arrives at Yokohama and is met his fiancée Marie Wilson, the daughter of United States Ambassador Wilson. His arrival is looked on with keen displeasure by Wilson's secretary, Bainbridge, who is in love with Marie. Shortly after his arrival Clifford meets an old acquaintance, Captain Amato of the Japanese Navy. Bainbridge is on friendly terms with Amato, and as a result of his growing jealousy of Clifford he tries to convince Amato that Clifford is a spy. Amato casts the idea aside as absurd. Bainbridge then begins to execute a plot that will clinch his defamatory charges against Clifford. Amato loves Yama, a Geisha girl. Bainbridge takes advantage of this and leads the American officer to a tea garden where he introduces him to Yama as an American millionaire. Clifford develops a passing interest in the Geisha girl, but Amato sees them together and his jealousy is aroused. Bainbridge's next move is to induce Clifford to visit the Navy with him. While Clifford is examining a large gun, Bainbridge whispers in Amato's ear and the Japanese officer begins to believe that there could be some truth in Bainbridge's accusation. Later, when Clifford and Bainbridge visit the tea garden, one of Amato's servants follows them. In a fit of jealousy, Amato rushes to the place and finds Clifford with Yama. Hot words and accusations follow. Amato, overcome by his anger, draws a dagger. At this crucial moment Yama steps between the two men and receives the dagger thrust in her own bosom. Stunned, Amato hurries home in a fit of remorse. Bainbridge hurries to the street and circulates the report that Clifford has slain Yama. Clifford has a hard time fighting his way through the angry mob to the American consulate. The Ambassador believes him guilty and promises the angry mob that he will be punished. However, in investigating the killing of Yama, the Ambassador finds that she was slain with Amato's dagger. Hurrying to Amato's house he finds the Japanese dying as the result of an attempt to commit suicide. Amato exposes Bainbridge. Before the Ambassador can interfere Bainbridge is slain by the angry mob. Clifford is acquitted of all discredit in the affair and regains his good standing with Marie. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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6 cast members

Name	Known for
William Clifford Captain Clifford U.S.A. Captain Clifford U.S.A. See fewer	The Hidden Law (1916)
Marie Walcamp Marie Wilson Marie Wilson See fewer	Tongues of Flame (1918)
Val Paul Captain Amato Captain Amato See fewer	Suspense (1913)
Sherman Bainbridge Bainbridge - Secretary to Ambassador Wilson Bainbridge - Secretary to Ambassador Wilson See fewer	The Raid of the Human Tigers (1913)
Rex De Rosselli Ambassador Wilson Ambassador Wilson See fewer	Rescued by Wireless (1914)
Lule Warrenton Mrs. Wilson Mrs. Wilson See fewer	The College Orphan (1915)