Release Date

12 Oct, 1914

Runtime

00:50: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

Ruined by Charles Wainwright, George Garrison commits suicide but begs his son Henry to avenge him before expiring. Henry goes West makes a fortune, then returns to New York. Assuming the name of Henry Thompson he becomes Wainwright's protégé and through his machinations is elected mayor of New York. For his support Wainwright wants a franchise binding the city to the financier's railway, but Henry refuses. Attempting to frame Henry on an old murder charge fails when the “victim,” Henry's partner Joe Standing shows up. Finally, Henry confronts Wainwright exposing his evil deeds. Wainwright’s daughter, Dallas, proclaims her love for Henry.

Original Title

Man of the Hour

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Actors

Robert Warwick

Alec B. Francis

Eric Mayne

Johnny Hines

Belle Adair

Chester Barnett

Ned Burton

Bert Starkey

Charles Dungan

Crew

Maurice Tourneur

George Broadhurst

Maurice Tourneur

William A. Brady

Oscar W. Forster