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The Iron Hand

A Powerful Human Heart Drama Depicting the Rise & Fall of a Grasping Politician
May 29, 1916 · 50m
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Drama

PLOT

After political boss Tim Noland adopts Roy, the infant son of a dead crony, he reluctantly gives the boy up to a doctor who claims that, if raised in an respectable environment, the child will grow into a model citizen. Twenty years later, Roy comes back to live with Tim, and is appalled at his unscrupulous methods of conducting business. Then, he falls in love with Enid Winslow, the daughter of a social reformer who is running for office against Tim. Largely due to Roy's financial support, Winslow wins the election, but, holding a grudge against Tim and anyone connected to him, he refuses to let Enid marry Roy.

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CAST

Edward Clark
Jerry Simpson
Hobart Bosworth
Tim Noland
Jack Curtis
Connors
William V. Mong
Slim
Maude George
Slim's Wife
Frank Newburg
Roy
Jane Novak
Enid Winslow
Winifred Harris
Mrs. Winslow
Directed by Ulysses Davis

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Universal Film Manufacturing Company, Red Feather Photoplays
Country
US

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