Man of the Hour (1914)
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.
Director: Maurice Tourneur
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: October 12, 1914
Cast
- 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
- Bert Starkey - Graham, sneak thief
- Charles Dungan - Mayor's doorkeeper
Screenplay
- George Broadhurst (Screenplay)
- Maurice Tourneur
Production: William A. Brady Picture Plays
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: Maurice Tourneur
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Man of the Hour about?
- 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.
- Who directed Man of the Hour?
- Man of the Hour was directed by Maurice Tourneur.
- Who stars in Man of the Hour?
- Man of the Hour stars Robert Warwick, Alec B. Francis, Eric Mayne, Johnny Hines, Belle Adair, Chester Barnett.
- How long is Man of the Hour?
- Man of the Hour has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Man of the Hour?
- Man of the Hour is a Drama film.
- Where was Man of the Hour produced?
- Man of the Hour was produced in United States of America.