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The Franchise (1916)

Directed by Edward Sloman

Drama · 24m

When Gilbert Warren discovers his law partner Arthur Fenton making crooked deals, he severs their relationship and opens an office of his own. Louise Talcott, daughter of Colonel Talcott, is loved by both. She favors Warren. Out of jealousy, when Warren leaves town, Fenton schemes to blacken his name. Warren is appointed to vet the street railway franchise. When Fenton hears of this, he reports to Colonel Talcott and the Mayor that Warren is a grafter. The Colonel floats a deal to test Warren and finds him honest. Later, the Colonel and the Mayor apologize to Warren as he embraces Louise.

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Cast

Edward Coxen Gilbert Warren Winifred Greenwood Louise Talcott George Field Arthur Fenton Clarence Burton Colonel Talcott - Louise's Father
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Al Fordyce Mayor

Crew

Director
Edward Sloman

Details

Release date
1916-10-16
Runtime
24m
Genres
Drama
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
No Language
Countries
United States of America
Production
American Film Manufacturing Company