The Fatal Legacy

On his wedding eve Henry Halleck opens a sealed envelope which has been handed down to each generation, and learns that the family is cursed with a lust for drink. He signs the pledge which bears the signatures of his fathers.

Cast

James Vincent

as Henry Halleck

Marguerite Courtot

as Helen Halleck - Henry's Wife

Tom Moore

as Jack Halleck - the Son

Alice Hollister

as Maud Halleck - Jack's Wife

Harry F. Millarde

as Harry Halleck - the Grandson

Anna Q. Nilsson

as Anna Halleck - Harry's Wife

Guy Coombs

as Forbes

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