Cast
Ben F. Wilson
as Lawrence Ashmore / Larry Craven
Francelia Billington
as Jesse Craven
Wilbur Higby
as Richard Creelman
Henry Holland
as Edith Craven
Clyde Benson
as William Ramsdale
Raymond Whittaker
as Shackleton
Marc Robbins
as Israel Farnum
Thomas Jefferson
as James Sharp
Ed Brady
as Jerviss
Mary Maurice
as Bernice
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1916
Runtime0h 50m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
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DirectorJack Conway
WritersCharles Agnew MacLean, William Parker
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Mainspring
About The Mainspring
Finding himself penniless, Lawrence Ashmore, whose late father was ruined on the stock exchange, obtains a position as a reporter. Ashmore is assigned to investigate the reported fatal illness of Jesse Craven, one of Wall Street's financial monarchs.
Directed by Jack Conway, The Mainspring leans on a strong ensemble — Ben F. Wilson, Francelia Billington, Wilbur Higby — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1916.
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