Four Grains of Rice (1915)
The leader of "The Sons of the Brazen Joss," one of the Tongs, or Chinese social organizations, is murdered by Moy Wong, cunning leader of "The Four Grains of Rice," a Tong of higher class and bitter enemies of the "Sons." Sworn to vengeance, the "Sons" await an opportunity to get even. A slumming party happens into Chinatown at this time, and Ruth Grinnell, fiancée of Sidney Rance, insists upon exploring the interior of Moy Wong's little store. The leader sees her and is fascinated by her beauty. He is agreeable, and quietly slips a ring of peculiar design into her bag. Next day Ruth discovers the ring, remembers the Oriental perfume on it and where it came from. She determines to bring it back to its owner. Very foolishly she goes alone. Fuchoo, one of the "Sons of the Brazen Joss," is the last one to see her after she enters Moy Wong's store. Frightened at Ruth's non-appearance, her parents send out a general alarm, and Rance, thinking over the past few days, comes to the belief that Moy Wong has something to do with the mystery. He sets out on an investigation of his own, is lured into the little store and made prisoner. Fuchoo sees this also, and putting two and two together, he sees a way to be revenged for the death of their leader. After much consultation with the other members of the Tong, he warns the police of the whereabouts of the two white people. The warning comes in such a strange way, the police are inclined to be skeptical, but finally several plainclothes men are sent to investigate. Meanwhile Ruth, who has managed to keep Moy at a respectable distance, is released and permitted to escape with Sidney by Sadi, the Chinaman's white wife. Quick action gives them a slight start, but for the arrival of the police, their flight would have had a tragic ending. Moy Wong is imprisoned for a long term, breaking the power of "The Four Grains of Rice" and leaving Ruth and her fiancé in peace.
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GenresDrama
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| Theodore Marston | Director |
| A.B. Himes | Writer |
| Cast | Role |
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| James Morrison | |
| Dorothy Kelly | |
| George Cooper | |
| J. Herbert Frank |
