Edith Hardy (played by Fannie Ward) is a protagonist in The Cheat.
A spoiled society woman and Red Cross treasurer who steals $10,000 to invest with a friend, loses it, and borrows from Tori under implied sexual favors. After Tori brands her shoulder, she shoots him in self-defense. Her husband Richard takes the blame, but she eventually confesses in court, revealing her brand to expose Tori's crime and save him from prosecution. Hishuru Tori (played by Sessue Hayakawa) is a protagonist in The Cheat.
A wealthy Japanese ivory merchant who hosts a Red Cross gala. He lends Edith money in exchange for implied sexual favors and brands her shoulder with a heated iron when she attempts to pay him back. He survives her gunshot, initially refuses to drop charges, and later testifies that Richard shot him to protect Edith.
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Characters
Edith Hardy
(played by Fannie Ward) — protagonist
A spoiled society woman and Red Cross treasurer who steals $10,000 to invest with a friend, loses it, and borrows from Tori under implied sexual favors. After Tori brands her shoulder, she shoots him...
Hishuru Tori
(played by Sessue Hayakawa) — protagonist
A wealthy Japanese ivory merchant who hosts a Red Cross gala. He lends Edith money in exchange for implied sexual favors and brands her shoulder with a heated iron when she attempts to pay him back. H...
Key Relationships
Edith Hardy → Hishuru Tori
(Conflict Arch Enemy)
Story Analysis
A spoiled society woman's financial recklessness leads to moral compromise, violent confrontation, and ultimate public redemption.
