Under the Yoke

Under the Yoke

The battle for love of a woman with no regrets

1918 · 90 min · Romance, Action, Drama

As described in a film magazine, when Maria Valverda (Bara) refuses the attentions of Diablo Ramirez (Nye), he starts an insurrection among the native Filipinos. Maria's father Don Ramon is killed and Maria is held hostage. She gets word to Capt. Paul Winter (Roscoe) of the American troops in Manila and he comes to her assistance, but his troops are outnumbered and they are made prisoners by the revolting revolutionists. Maria and Paul attempt to escape, but they are caught and brought back. At the Manila headquarters, trouble is suspected and reinforcements are sent. Before long, the revolt is subdued and peace reigns over Maria's home, and happiness over the betrothal of Maria and Paul. This film is lost.

Directed by J. Gordon Edwards · Written by George Scarborough

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Cast

Theda Bara Maria Valverda
Alan Roscoe Capt. Paul Winter (as Albert Roscoe)
G. Raymond Nye Diablo Ramirez
Edwin B. Tilton Don Ramon Valverde
Carrie Clark Ward Duenna

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