The Heart of Rachael

The Heart of Rachael

1918 · 50 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama

Rachael (Bessie Barriscale) marries Clarence Breckenridge (Hershel Mayall) a widower much older than herself. Although she tries to be a good wife, he ignores her for the bottle. In addition, his daughter, Billy (Ella Hall), who is not much younger than Rachael, is spoiled. When Rachael meets the family doctor, Warren Gregory (Herbert Heyes), they fall in love.

Directed by Howard Hickman · Written by Jack Cunningham

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