The Honorable Friend (1916)

Makino works for Kayosho, a Japanese curio dealer in America. To reward Makino's dedication, Kayosho sends for Toki-ye, a picture bride. Upon arrival, she is married to Makino in a civil ceremony. However, Kayosho intends to keep Toki-ye for himself. This angers Goto, another employee. Kayosho was betrothed to Goto's niece, Hana. One day Kayosho is found dead in a pool.

Released Aug. 27, 1916 50 min None+

Genres: Crime, Drama

Keywords: tmdb.deception, imdb.deception, imdb.niece, imdb.swimming-pool, imdb.japanese-picture-bride, imdb.betrothal, imdb.japanese-american + 8 more, imdb.murder, imdb.revenge, imdb.social-custom, imdb.marriage, tmdb.lost-film, imdb.japanese, imdb.mail-order-bride, aspectratio.1-33-1