The Manager of the B & A(1916)
The Manager of the B & A Synopsis
Dan Oakley becomes a railroad manager and his attempt to slash expenses by layoffs and lengthening hours incurs the workers' wrath. With the help of Griffith Ryder, labor leader and newspaper editor, they call a strike. The water main which supplies the railroad yards is cut, and a hot engine starts a fire. With water unavailable, the fire spreads to town, but through his superhuman efforts, Oakley gets it under control. His heroic moves win favor with the workers, and the strike is history.
The Manager of the B & A (1916) is a drama film directed by J.P. McGowan, released on September 25, 1916 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Helen Holmes, Leo D. Maloney, Paul Hurst and Thomas G. Lingham.
- Director:
- J.P. McGowan
- Writers:
- Vaughn Kester
- Production:
- Signal Film
- Status:
- Released
The Manager of the B & A Cast & Crew
Main cast
Helen Holmes
as Constance Emory
Leo D. Maloney
as Dan Oakley (as Leo Maloney)
- Paul Hurst
Paul Hurst
as Roger Oakley (as Paul C. Hurst)
Thomas G. Lingham
as Griffith Ryder
- N.Z. Wood
N.Z. Wood
as Gen. Corning (as N.V. Wood)
- William N. Chapman
William N. Chapman
as Thomas Emory
- William Brunton
William Brunton
as Gordon Holt
Key crew
Directed by J.P. McGowan, written by Vaughn Kester.
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The Manager of the B & A – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Manager of the B & A?
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The main cast of The Manager of the B & A (1916) includes Helen Holmes, Leo D. Maloney, Paul Hurst, Thomas G. Lingham and N.Z. Wood. The film was directed by J.P. McGowan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Manager of the B & A released?
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The Manager of the B & A was released on September 25, 1916 and runs for 50m.