The Undercurrent (1919)
A story of the evil forces that underlie life- and that seek to pull down that which man builds up in his best moments.
Jack Duncan returns from the war in France to his wife and baby and learns that his job as a draftsman at the Loring Steel Mills has been taken. Given work in the machine shop, Jack becomes the prey of Red agitators who want him because of his popularity with soldiers. The Reds cause Jack's discharge just when his house payments come due, and when they convince him of the injustice of his situation, he joins their ranks. After learning of plans to burn the factory and Loring's home, and start a riot in the town, Jack is won over by a socialist's arguments advocating mild reforms. At a meeting of workingmen, Jack praises Americanism. He warns Loring and, with soldiers at a nearby camp, quells the riot. After a woman agitator kills her comrades and then shoots herself, Jack arrives home to save his wife from an attack by a Red ringleader. Jack is then made a foreman at the mill.
Cast
- Arthur Guy Empey - Jack Duncan
- Florence Martin - Lucy Duncan
- Vera Boehm - Jack Duncan, Jr.
- Marguerite Courtot - Fanny Brett
- Betty Blythe - Mariska
- William R. Dunn - Ivan
- Sally Crute - Sylvia Loring
- F.R. Buckley - Padris Thann
- Arthur Donaldson - Malin
- Betty Hutchinson - Mrs. Loring
Screenplay
- Arthur Guy Empey (Story)
- William Addison Lathrop (Scenario Writer)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Undercurrent about?
- Jack Duncan returns from the war in France to his wife and baby and learns that his job as a draftsman at the Loring Steel Mills has been taken. Given work in the machine shop, Jack becomes the prey of Red agitators who want him because of his popularity with soldiers. The Reds cause Jack's discharge just when his house payments come due, and when they convince him of the injustice of his situation, he joins their ranks. After learning of plans to burn the factory and Loring's home, and start a riot in the town, Jack is won over by a socialist's arguments advocating mild reforms. At a meeting of workingmen, Jack praises Americanism. He warns Loring and, with soldiers at a nearby camp, quells the riot. After a woman agitator kills her comrades and then shoots herself, Jack arrives home to save his wife from an attack by a Red ringleader. Jack is then made a foreman at the mill.
- Who directed The Undercurrent?
- The Undercurrent was directed by Wilfrid North.
- Who stars in The Undercurrent?
- The Undercurrent stars Arthur Guy Empey, Florence Martin, Vera Boehm, Marguerite Courtot, Betty Blythe, William R. Dunn.
- How long is The Undercurrent?
- The Undercurrent has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The Undercurrent?
- The Undercurrent is a Drama film.
- Where was The Undercurrent produced?
- The Undercurrent was produced in United States of America.