Man of the Hour (1914-10-12)
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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.
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Status: Released
Release Date: 1914-10-12
Runtime: 0h 50m
Director: Maurice Tourneur
Writer: George Broadhurst, Maurice Tourneur
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Robert Warwick
Henry Garrison
Alec B. Francis
George Garrison
Eric Mayne
Charles Wainwright
Johnny Hines
Perry Carter Wainwright
Belle Adair
Dallas Wainwright
Chester Barnett
Joe Standing
Ned Burton
Richard Horrigan
Thomas Jackson
Sheriff Smith
Bert Starkey
Graham, sneak thief
Charles Dungan
Mayor's doorkeeper

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