The Figurehead (1920)
In the city of Bolton, party politics are in the control of two men, Jim Durfee and Gordon Freeman, who intend to keep it that way by running a "figurehead" for mayor. They decide upon Sheridan Dows, known as "Sherry," a young society dilettante, who surprises the political bosses by taking his responsibilities seriously.
Director: Robert Ellis
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Eugene O'Brien as Sheridan Dow |
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Anna Q. Nilsson as Mary Forbes |
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Ora Carew as Sylvia Freeman |
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Edwin Stevens as Frank Freeman |
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Joseph W. Girard as James Durfee |
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Frances Parks as Kitty |
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Kate Price as Mrs. Devlin |
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William Lion West as |
| Directing | Robert Ellis | Director |
| Writing | John Lynch | Story |
| Writing | R. Cecil Smith | Scenario Writer |
| Directing | Jack Abbott | Assistant Director |