Man of the Hour (1914)

Director: Maurice Tourneur

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.

Cast

Robert Warwick

Henry Garrison

Alec B. Francis

George Garrison

Eric Mayne

Charles Wainwright

Johnny Hines

Perry Carter Wainwright

Belle Adair

Dallas Wainwright

Chester Barnett

Joe Standing

Ned Burton

Richard Horrigan

Bert Starkey

Graham, sneak thief

Charles Dungan

Mayor's doorkeeper