The Franchise
When Gilbert Warren discovers his law partner Arthur Fenton making crooked deals, he severs their relationship and opens an office of his own. Louise Talcott, daughter of Colonel Talcott, is loved by both. She favors Warren. Out of jealousy, when Warren leaves town, Fenton schemes to blacken his name. Warren is appointed to vet the street railway franchise. When Fenton hears of this, he reports to Colonel Talcott and the Mayor that Warren is a grafter. The Colonel floats a deal to test Warren and finds him honest. Later, the Colonel and the Mayor apologize to Warren as he embraces Louise.
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Edward Coxen
Gilbert Warren
Also in
The Trail of Cards
The Crime of the Hour
Winifred Greenwood
Louise Talcott
Known for
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
George Field
Arthur Fenton
Also in
Blood and Sand
Spider Barlow's Soft Spot
Clarence Burton
Colonel Talcott - Louise's Father
Known for
The Ten Commandments
The Sign of the Cross
Al Fordyce
Mayor
Also in
A Modern Knight
The Clean-Up
Edward Sloman Director
United States release October 16, 1916 · Produced in United States
Production
American Film Manufacturing Company
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United States
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Original language
English
Spoken on screen
No dialogue
Release dates
United States · October 16, 1916
Theatrical
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