The townspeople of Purity despise Martin Bradley because of his heavy drinking, but he still does his best to make life better for the town. He helps to support two women who have been socially ostracized by the townspeople, and during the election campaign for mayor, exposes the corruption and dirty tricks of candidate James Durkel, resulting in the election of his opponent Chester Thorndyke. However, the voters of Purity insist that Thorndyake disavow his ties to Bradley, whom they regard as disreputable.
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William Nigh
Martin Bradley
Also in
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Irene Howley
Madge Morrow
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Will S. Stevens
Hugh Thorndyke
No other roles listed
Robert Elliott
Rodney Thorndyke
Known for
The Maltese Falcon
The Roaring Twenties
Roy Clair
Chester Thorndyke
Also in
The Child of Destiny
Kathleen Allaire
Dulcie Thorndyke
No other roles listed
Ruth Thorp
Mary Graves
Also in
The Blue Streak
Grace Stevens
Melinda Liggett
Also in
A Florida Enchantment
The Fires of Youth
William Yearance
James Durkel
Also in
The Child of Destiny
The Streets of Illusion
Frank Montgomery
Jim Downing
Also in
Two Knights of Vaudeville
The Man from Beyond
David Thompson
H. Spencer Seatoon
Also in
An Elusive Diamond
Uncle's Namesakes
Harry Linson
Lem Harding
Also in
The Adventure of the Hasty Elopement
The Haunted Bedroom
William Nigh Director
United States release October 9, 1916 · Produced in United States
Production
Columbia Pictures
Production
United States
Produced in
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
No dialogue
Release dates
United States · October 9, 1916
Theatrical
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