Man of the Hour (1914)
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.
Director:
Maurice Tourneur
Writer:
George Broadhurst
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Robert Warwick as Henry Garrison |
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Alec B. Francis as George Garrison |
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Eric Mayne as Charles Wainwright |
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Johnny Hines as Perry Carter Wainwright |
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Belle Adair as Dallas Wainwright |
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Chester Barnett as Joe Standing |
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Ned Burton as Richard Horrigan |
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Bert Starkey as Graham, sneak thief |
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Charles Dungan as Mayor's doorkeeper |
| Directing | Maurice Tourneur | Director |
| Writing | George Broadhurst | Screenplay |
| Writing | Maurice Tourneur | Writer |
| Production | William A. Brady | Executive Producer |
| Directing | Oscar W. Forster | Assistant Director |
