Man of the Hour (1914)
50m
Running Time
October 12, 1914Release Date
Plot.
Ruined by Charles Wainwright, George Garrison commits suicide but begs his son Henry to avenge him before expiring. Henry goes West makes a fortune, then returns to New York. Assuming the name of Henry Thompson he becomes Wainwright's protégé and through his machinations is elected mayor of New York. For his support Wainwright wants a franchise binding the city to the financier's railway, but Henry refuses. Attempting to frame Henry on an old murder charge fails when the “victim,” Henry's partner Joe Standing shows up. Finally, Henry confronts Wainwright exposing his evil deeds. Wainwright’s daughter, Dallas, proclaims her love for Henry.
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Cast & Crew.

Robert Warwick
Henry Garrison

Alec B. Francis
George Garrison

Eric Mayne
Charles Wainwright

Johnny Hines
Perry Carter Wainwright

Belle Adair
Dallas Wainwright

Chester Barnett
Joe Standing

Ned Burton
Richard Horrigan

Thomas Jackson
Sheriff Smith

Bert Starkey
Graham, sneak thief

Charles Dungan
Mayor's doorkeeper

Maurice Tourneur
Director / Writer

George Broadhurst
Screenplay

William A. Brady
Executive Producer

Oscar W. Forster
Assistant Director
Details.
This Movie Is About.
lost film
Wiki.
The Man of the Hour is a 1914 American silent drama film directed by Maurice Tourneur and starring Robert Warwick, Alec B. Francis, and Ned Burton.