''The Trey o' Hearts'' is a 1914 American 15-chapter

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directed by

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and

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. It was written by

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and Bess Meredyth, based on a story of the same name by

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. The first chapter ran 3 reels, while the others were two-reelers. The film is currently considered to be lost. Some sources list

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in the cast (uncredited), but this is disputed and unconfirmed.

Plot

An evil young woman named Judith Trine and her father are plotting to destroy Alan Law, because for many years her father hated Alan's father, and now they have transferred that hatred onto Alan himself. Judith's twin sister Rose (also played by Cleo Madison) is in love with Alan. As the serial progresses, Alan manages to survive a number of life-threatening events. Over time, Judith finds herself falling in love with Alan. On the day of their wedding in a chapel, Rose and Alan are struck by lightning. Rose is killed, and Alan is badly injured. Unbeknownst to Alan, Judith takes Rose's place and nurses him back to health.

Cast

* Cleo Madison as Rose Trine / Judith Trine * George Larkin as Alan Law, The Hero * Edward Sloman as Seneca Trine, The Father * Tom Walsh as Barcus * Roy Hanford as Marrophat, The Villain * Charles Brinley * Doris Pawn

Chapter titles

#Flower o' Flames (released August 4, 1914) #White Water (August 11) #The Sea Venture (August 18) #Dead Reckoning (August 25) #The Sunset Tide (September 1) #The Crack o' Doom (September 8) #The Stalemate (September 15) #The Mock Rose (September 22) #As the Crow Flies (September 29) #Steel Ribbons (October 6) #The Painted Hills (October 13) #The Mirage (October 20) #The Jaws of Death (October 27) #The First Law (November 3) #The Last Trump (November 10)

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Trey O' Hearts, The 1914 films 1914 adventure films 1914 lost films 1910s action adventure films 1910s American films 1910s English-language films American black-and-white films American silent serial films English-language action adventure films Films based on American novels Films directed by Henry MacRae Films directed by Wilfred Lucas Films with screenplays by Bess Meredyth Lost American action adventure films Silent American action adventure films Universal Pictures film serials

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