The Girl and the Crisis (1917)

A Gripping Political Drama of Graft, Intrigue, Plot and Counter-Plot

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Lieut. Governor Oliver Barnitz accedes to the governorship when his predecessor, failing to call out the militia during a riot at the Wilmot plant, is shot and killed by terrorist Oliver Poole. Faced with the dilemma of whether or not to commute the assassin's death sentence, Barnitz falls into a troubled sleep and dreams of being forced to cast judgment on his father in a similar position.

Director: William V. Mong
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
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Production: Universal 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 Girl and the Crisis about?
Lieut. Governor Oliver Barnitz accedes to the governorship when his predecessor, failing to call out the militia during a riot at the Wilmot plant, is shot and killed by terrorist Oliver Poole. Faced with the dilemma of whether or not to commute the assassin's death sentence, Barnitz falls into a troubled sleep and dreams of being forced to cast judgment on his father in a similar position.
Who directed The Girl and the Crisis?
The Girl and the Crisis was directed by William V. Mong.
Who stars in The Girl and the Crisis?
The Girl and the Crisis stars Dorothy Davenport, Charles Perley, Harry Holden, William V. Mong, Alfred Hollingsworth, Forrest Seabury.
How long is The Girl and the Crisis?
The Girl and the Crisis has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
What genre is The Girl and the Crisis?
The Girl and the Crisis is a Drama film.
Where was The Girl and the Crisis produced?
The Girl and the Crisis was produced in United States of America.