The Franchise (1916)

When Gilbert Warren discovers his law partner Arthur Fenton making crooked deals, he severs their relationship and opens an office of his own. Louise Talcott, daughter of Colonel Talcott, is loved by both. She favors Warren. Out of jealousy, when Warren leaves town, Fenton schemes to blacken his name. Warren is appointed to vet the street railway franchise. When Fenton hears of this, he reports to Colonel Talcott and the Mayor that Warren is a grafter. The Colonel floats a deal to test Warren and finds him honest. Later, the Colonel and the Mayor apologize to Warren as he embraces Louise.

Director: Edward Sloman
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 24 min
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Production: American Film Manufacturing Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

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lost film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Franchise about?
When Gilbert Warren discovers his law partner Arthur Fenton making crooked deals, he severs their relationship and opens an office of his own. Louise Talcott, daughter of Colonel Talcott, is loved by both. She favors Warren. Out of jealousy, when Warren leaves town, Fenton schemes to blacken his name. Warren is appointed to vet the street railway franchise. When Fenton hears of this, he reports to Colonel Talcott and the Mayor that Warren is a grafter. The Colonel floats a deal to test Warren and finds him honest. Later, the Colonel and the Mayor apologize to Warren as he embraces Louise.
Who directed The Franchise?
The Franchise was directed by Edward Sloman.
Who stars in The Franchise?
The Franchise stars Edward Coxen, Winifred Greenwood, George Field, Clarence Burton, Al Fordyce.
How long is The Franchise?
The Franchise has a runtime of 24m (24 minutes).
What genre is The Franchise?
The Franchise is a Drama film.
Where was The Franchise produced?
The Franchise was produced in United States of America.