Powers That Prey (1918)
Publisher Burton exposes politician Jarvis as a crook and is run out of town. He asks his daughter Sylvia to turn the newspaper over to his editor Frank. Instead, Sylvia fires Frank and takes the publisher’s duties herself.
Director: Henry King
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: March 4, 1918
Cast
- Mary Miles Minter - Sylvia Grant
- Allan Forrest - Frank Summers
- Harvey Clark - Burton Grant
- Clarence Burton - Jarvis McVey
- Lucille Ward - Mrs. Brackett
- Emma Kluge - Mrs. Sharon
- Perry Banks - George Lake
- Robert Miller - Bobs
Screenplay
Cinematography: John F. Seitz
Production: American Film Company
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Henry King
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Powers That Prey about?
- Publisher Burton exposes politician Jarvis as a crook and is run out of town. He asks his daughter Sylvia to turn the newspaper over to his editor Frank. Instead, Sylvia fires Frank and takes the publisher’s duties herself.
- Who directed Powers That Prey?
- Powers That Prey was directed by Henry King.
- Who stars in Powers That Prey?
- Powers That Prey stars Mary Miles Minter, Allan Forrest, Harvey Clark, Clarence Burton, Lucille Ward, Emma Kluge.
- How long is Powers That Prey?
- Powers That Prey has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Powers That Prey?
- Powers That Prey is a Comedy, Drama film.