Life's Shadows (1916)
The townspeople of Purity despise Martin Bradley because of his heavy drinking, but he still does his best to make life better for the town. He helps to support two women who have been socially ostracized by the townspeople, and during the election campaign for mayor, exposes the corruption and dirty tricks of candidate James Durkel, resulting in the election of his opponent Chester Thorndyke. However, the voters of Purity insist that Thorndyake disavow his ties to Bradley, whom they regard as disreputable.
Director: William Nigh
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William Nigh as Martin Bradley |
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Irene Howley as Madge Morrow |
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Will S. Stevens as Hugh Thorndyke |
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Robert Elliott as Rodney Thorndyke |
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Roy Clair as Chester Thorndyke |
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Kathleen Allaire as Dulcie Thorndyke |
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Ruth Thorp as Mary Graves |
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Grace Stevens as Melinda Liggett |
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William Yearance as James Durkel |
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Frank Montgomery as Jim Downing |
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David Thompson as H. Spencer Seatoon |
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Harry Linson as Lem Harding |
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Harry Blakemore as Scudder Coleman |
| Directing | William Nigh | Director |
| Writing | William Nigh | Writer |
| Crew | Alfred Huger Moses Jr. | Cinematography |