The Mainspring
Originally released in 1916. The Mainspring is a drama film. directed by Jack Conway. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ben F. Wilson, Francelia Billington, and Wilbur Higby
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 27, 1916
109 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Mainspring about?
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 J...
Who directed The Mainspring?
The Mainspring was directed by Jack Conway.
How long is The Mainspring?
The Mainspring has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was The Mainspring released?
The Mainspring was released on November 27, 1916 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Mainspring?
The main cast of The Mainspring includes Ben F. Wilson, Francelia Billington, Wilbur Higby, Henry Holland, Clyde Benson.