Man of the Hour(1914)
Man of the Hour Synopsis
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.
Man of the Hour (1914) is a drama film directed by Maurice Tourneur, released on October 12, 1914 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Robert Warwick, Alec B. Francis, Eric Mayne and Johnny Hines.
- Director:
- Maurice Tourneur
- Writers:
- George Broadhurst, Maurice Tourneur
- Production:
- William A. Brady Picture Plays
- Status:
- Released
Man of the Hour Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Warwick
as Henry Garrison
Alec B. Francis
as George Garrison
Eric Mayne
as Charles Wainwright
Johnny Hines
as Perry Carter Wainwright
Belle Adair
as Dallas Wainwright
Chester Barnett
as Joe Standing
- Ned Burton
Ned Burton
as Richard Horrigan
- Bert Starkey
Bert Starkey
as Graham, sneak thief
- Charles Dungan
Charles Dungan
as Mayor's doorkeeper
Key crew
Directed by Maurice Tourneur, written by George Broadhurst and Maurice Tourneur.
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Man of the Hour – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Man of the Hour?
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The main cast of Man of the Hour (1914) includes Robert Warwick, Alec B. Francis, Eric Mayne, Johnny Hines and Belle Adair. The film was directed by Maurice Tourneur. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Man of the Hour released?
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Man of the Hour was released on October 12, 1914 and runs for 50m.