The Lash of Power (1917)
John Rand, having lived in a small town his entire life, dreams of possessing wealth and power in New York. Napoleon Bonaparte has long been his ideal, and one day he feels a message from the departed general urging him to take up the fight for world supremacy. He goes to the city ready to begin the battle, and there, aided by his Napoleonic visions, John amasses a great fortune, ruthlessly destroying everyone who presents an obstacle to his lust for power.
Director: Harry Solter
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: November 5, 1917
Cast
- Kenneth Harlan - John Rand
- Carmel Myers - Marion Sherwood
- Helen Wright - Mrs. C.W. Sherwood
- Charles Hill Mailes - Charles W. Sherwood
- T.D. Crittenden - Rex Reynolds
- Jack Nelson - Oliver Mullen
- Gertrude Astor - Phyllis Ward
Screenplay
Production: Universal Film Manufacturing Company, Bluebird Photoplays
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Harry Solter
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Lash of Power about?
- John Rand, having lived in a small town his entire life, dreams of possessing wealth and power in New York. Napoleon Bonaparte has long been his ideal, and one day he feels a message from the departed general urging him to take up the fight for world supremacy. He goes to the city ready to begin the battle, and there, aided by his Napoleonic visions, John amasses a great fortune, ruthlessly destroying everyone who presents an obstacle to his lust for power.
- Who directed The Lash of Power?
- The Lash of Power was directed by Harry Solter.
- Who stars in The Lash of Power?
- The Lash of Power stars Kenneth Harlan, Carmel Myers, Helen Wright, Charles Hill Mailes, T.D. Crittenden, Jack Nelson.
- How long is The Lash of Power?
- The Lash of Power has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Lash of Power?
- The Lash of Power is a Drama film.
- Where was The Lash of Power produced?
- The Lash of Power was produced in United States of America.