The Profiteer (1919)
Richard Randall, a patriotic young lawyer speaks out against food profiteers. When ruthless food combine head, Everett Dearing, blackmails society idler Tony Terle into compromising Randall's wife, Beverly in an attempt to stop Randall's anti-war crusades. Ultimately, Terle is caught and confesses to killing Dearing, leading to Randall and Beverly's reunion.
Director: John K. Holbrook
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: January 6, 1919
Cast
Editing: Jesse J. Goldburg
Production: Arrow Film Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: John K. Holbrook
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Profiteer about?
- Richard Randall, a patriotic young lawyer speaks out against food profiteers. When ruthless food combine head, Everett Dearing, blackmails society idler Tony Terle into compromising Randall's wife, Beverly in an attempt to stop Randall's anti-war crusades. Ultimately, Terle is caught and confesses to killing Dearing, leading to Randall and Beverly's reunion.
- Who directed The Profiteer?
- The Profiteer was directed by John K. Holbrook.
- Who stars in The Profiteer?
- The Profiteer stars Jack Sherrill, Alma Hanlon, Robin H. Townley, Charles Bowell, F.W. Stewart, Dorothy Kingdon.
- How long is The Profiteer?
- The Profiteer has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Profiteer?
- The Profiteer is a Drama, War film.
- Where was The Profiteer produced?
- The Profiteer was produced in United States of America.