The Greatest Power
Originally released in 1917. The Greatest Power is a drama film. directed by Edwin Carewe. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ethel Barrymore, William B. Davidson, and Harry Northrup
Synopsis
Miriam Monroe and John Conrad are two young scientific workers who, independently of each other, have discovered a chemical called exonite. Miriam discovered it while searching for a cure for cancer, while Conrad used it as a basis for a powerful explosive.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 18, 1917
108 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Ethel Barrymore
as Miriam Monroe
William B. Davidson
as John Conrad
Harry Northrup
as Albert Bernard (as Harry S. Northrup)
Frank Currier
as Randolph Monroe
William Black
as Bradford Duncan
Cecil Owen
as Eric Johansen
Frederick Truesdell
as Prof. Poole (as Fred C. Truesdell)
Redfield Clarke
as Maj. Gen. Foster (as Redfield Clark)
Rudolph De Cordova
as Williams
W.M. Armstrong
as Capt. Herbert
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Rolfe Photoplays
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Greatest Power about?
Miriam Monroe and John Conrad are two young scientific workers who, independently of each other, have discovered a chemical called exonite. Miriam discovered it while searching for a cure for cance...
Who directed The Greatest Power?
The Greatest Power was directed by Edwin Carewe.
How long is The Greatest Power?
The Greatest Power has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was The Greatest Power released?
The Greatest Power was released on June 18, 1917 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Greatest Power?
The main cast of The Greatest Power includes Ethel Barrymore, William B. Davidson, Harry Northrup, Frank Currier, William Black.