The Mayor of Filbert

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The Mayor of Filbert (1919)

Directed by Christy Cabanne

““As it turns out, the real Mayor Schmidt isn't dead. Complications ensue.””

Drama · 1h 20m

Corrupt saloonkeeper and mayor Johnson Schmidt hits his head during a reform conference, leading activists to mistakenly believe he is dead. Finding a down-and-out stranger named Charles Smith who looks identical to Schmidt, the group gets him to pose as the mayor. The real Schmidt survives with amnesia, while Smith falls in love and reforms after saving a woman from a brawl. Henchmen accidentally shoot the real Schmidt upon his return, revealing the two men are twin brothers; Smith wins the next election and marries.

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Cast

Crew

Director
Christy Cabanne
Novel
Charles Frances Stocking

Details

Release date
1919-05-25
Runtime
1h 20m
Genres
Drama
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
No Language
Countries
United States of America
Production
Triangle Film Corporation