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.
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Sessue Hayakawa as Makino
Tsuru Aoki as Toki-Ye
Raymond Hatton as Kayosho
William Elmer as Murphy
Goro Kino as Goto
M. Matsumato as Hana
United States 27 August 1916
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