The Franchise (1916)
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.
- Date of release
- 1916-10-16
- TMDB
- 10.0 / 10 (1)
- Runtime
- 24m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Edward Sloman
Casting
- Edward Coxen — Gilbert Warren
- Winifred Greenwood — Louise Talcott
- George Field — Arthur Fenton
- Clarence Burton — Colonel Talcott - Louise's Father
- Al Fordyce — Mayor
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