The Power of the People (1916)
Bruce Larnigan finds himself so bitterly opposed by the administration that he resigns his office as District Attorney. He enters into an agreement with Editor Nash of the Independent, whereby he intends to continue his attacks on the criminal trusts through the press. His first effort is directed against the combine of the grain interests and the subsequent raising of the price of bread. His investigation takes him to Chicago. Stone immediately has a tough character, known as "Red Mike," sent after him with instructions that he must prevent the return of Larnigan if possible, but there will be no reward unless the fatality "looks like an accident." 4th episode of the Graft serial. All now lost.
Director: George Lessey
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: January 1, 1916
Cast
- Harry Carey - Tom Larnigan
- Jane Novak - Dorothy Maxwell
- Richard Stanton - Robert Harding
- Mina Cunard - Kitty Rockford
- Mark Fenton - Roger Maxwell
Screenplay
Production: Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film, silent serial
More Films by Director: George Lessey
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Power of the People about?
- Bruce Larnigan finds himself so bitterly opposed by the administration that he resigns his office as District Attorney. He enters into an agreement with Editor Nash of the Independent, whereby he intends to continue his attacks on the criminal trusts through the press. His first effort is directed against the combine of the grain interests and the subsequent raising of the price of bread. His investigation takes him to Chicago. Stone immediately has a tough character, known as "Red Mike," sent after him with instructions that he must prevent the return of Larnigan if possible, but there will be no reward unless the fatality "looks like an accident." 4th episode of the Graft serial. All now lost.
- Who directed The Power of the People?
- The Power of the People was directed by George Lessey.
- Who stars in The Power of the People?
- The Power of the People stars Harry Carey, Jane Novak, Richard Stanton, Mina Cunard, Mark Fenton.
- How long is The Power of the People?
- The Power of the People has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is The Power of the People?
- The Power of the People is a Drama film.
- Where was The Power of the People produced?
- The Power of the People was produced in United States of America.