A Leech of Industry

A Leech of Industry

1914
20m
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"A thrilling story of business, intrigue and present-day industrial conditions. Splendidly acted and superbly mounted."

Overview

Newly immigrated from Russia young factory worker Irma loves Alex, and they plan to marry. When he is killed in an explosion a heartbroken Irma finds herself in the family way. Alex’s brother Ivan proposes marriage though it costs him the love of Margaret. Years pass and Ivan becomes successful in business, finding himself in competition with his former employer for a large contract. Margaret, still bitter at being spurned, works with Ivan’s competitor to steal information on his bid for the job. Ivan discovers the plot in time and a race to the state capital ensues between him on a special train and his adversaries in a car alongside. A collision leads to a divisive victory for Ivan who also comes to realize his heart truly belongs to Irma.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Pathé Frères
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language

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Quick Facts

Release Date March 28, 1914
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0339287

Cast

Irving Cummings
Irving Cummings

Ivan Romanoff

Pearl Sindelar
Pearl Sindelar

Margaret Wright

Eleanor Woodruff
Eleanor Woodruff

Irma Nelken

Edward José
Edward José

James Wright

Riley Hatch
Riley Hatch

Nelken Sr.

Harrish Ingraham
Harrish Ingraham

Alex Romanoff

James Riley
James Riley

Roalf Nelken

Key Crew

Oscar Apfel
Director