Man of the Hour

Man of the Hour

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Status

Released

Release Date

Oct 12, 1914

Runtime

0h 50m

Genres

Drama

Original Title

Man of the Hour

Production Companies

William A. Brady Picture Plays

Director

Maurice Tourneur

Description

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.