The Sowers (1916)
Headed by a young nobleman, the Russian League of Freedom determines to free the peasants from oppression by the government. Prince Paul Alexis is in love with Karin Dolokhof, daughter of the chancellor. Both are working for the league. Shortly after they announce their engagement the prince receives word from the Czar that he must marry the Princess Tanya, for political reasons.
Directors: William C. deMille, Frank Reicher.
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Blanche Sweet as Karin Dolokhof |
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Thomas Meighan as Prince Paul Alexis |
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Mabel Van Buren as Princess Tanya |
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Ernest Joy as Count Egor Strannik |
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Theodore Roberts as Boris Dolokhof |
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Horace B. Carpenter as Chief of Secret Police |
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Raymond Hatton as The Peddler |
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Harold Howard as The Tramp |
| Directing | William C. deMille | Director |
| Directing | Frank Reicher | Director |
| Writing | Marion Fairfax | Writer |
| Writing | Henry Seton Merriman | Writer |
| Crew | Charles Rosher | Cinematography |
| Directing | Camille Astor | Assistant Director |
| Directing | M.A. Harris | Assistant Director |