The Mainspring (1916)
Finding himself penniless, Lawrence Ashmore, whose late father was ruined on the stock exchange, obtains a position as a reporter. Ashmore is assigned to investigate the reported fatal illness of Jesse Craven, one of Wall Street's financial monarchs.
Director: Jack Conway
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: November 27, 1916
Cast
- Ben F. Wilson - Lawrence Ashmore / Larry Craven
- Francelia Billington - Jesse Craven
- Wilbur Higby - Richard Creelman
- Henry Holland - Edith Craven
- Clyde Benson - William Ramsdale
- Raymond Whittaker - Shackleton
- Marc Robbins - Israel Farnum
- Thomas Jefferson - James Sharp
- Ed Brady - Jerviss
- Mary Maurice - Bernice
Screenplay
Production: Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: Jack Conway
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Mainspring about?
- Finding himself penniless, Lawrence Ashmore, whose late father was ruined on the stock exchange, obtains a position as a reporter. Ashmore is assigned to investigate the reported fatal illness of Jesse Craven, one of Wall Street's financial monarchs.
- Who directed The Mainspring?
- The Mainspring was directed by Jack Conway.
- Who stars in The Mainspring?
- The Mainspring stars Ben F. Wilson, Francelia Billington, Wilbur Higby, Henry Holland, Clyde Benson, Raymond Whittaker.
- How long is The Mainspring?
- The Mainspring has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Mainspring?
- The Mainspring is a Drama film.