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The Honorable Friend

191650mNRMovieDrama

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…

DirectorEdward LeSaint
WritersEve Unsell·Elizabeth McGaffey

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Cast · Directed by Edward LeSaint

SHSessue Hayakawa
Sessue Hayakawa
Makino
TATsuru Aoki
Tsuru Aoki
Toki-Ye
RHRaymond Hatton
Raymond Hatton
Kayosho
WEWilliam Elmer
William Elmer
Murphy
GK
Goro Kino
Goto
MM
M. Matsumato
Hana

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