The Figurehead (film)
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Directed byRobert Ellis
Written byJohn Lynch
R. Cecil Smith
R. Cecil Smith
Produced byLewis J. Selznick
StarringEugene O'Brien
Anna Q. Nilsson
Ora Carew
Anna Q. Nilsson
Ora Carew
| The Figurehead | |
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| Directed by | Robert Ellis |
| Written by | John Lynch R. Cecil Smith |
| Produced by | Lewis J. Selznick |
| Starring | Eugene O'Brien Anna Q. Nilsson Ora Carew |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Selznick Pictures |
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Running time | 50 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Languages | Silent English intertitles |
The Figurehead is a 1920 American silent drama film directed by Robert Ellis and starring Eugene O'Brien, Anna Q. Nilsson and Ora Carew.[1]
Two political bosses have controlled party politics in the city of Bolton, by installing "figureheads" as mayor. They are surprised when Sheridan Dows, known as "Sherry", a carefree young man they've nominated as a candidate, takes his responsibilities seriously and slowly gains popular support. The political bosses plot to eliminate Sherry from the race by framing him.[2]
Cast
- Eugene O'Brien as Sheridan Dow
- Anna Q. Nilsson as Mary Forbes
- Ora Carew as Sylvia Freeman
- Edwin Stevens as Frank Freeman
- Joseph W. Girard as James Durfee
- Frances Parks as Kitty
- Kate Price as Mrs. Devlin
