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A Leech of Industry

19140.0 / 1020 min
Drama

Overview

A thrilling story of business, intrigue and present-day industrial conditions. Splendidly acted and superbly mounted.

Newly immigrated from Russia young factory worker Irma loves Alex, and they plan to marry. When he is killed in an explosion a heartbroken Irma finds herself in the family way. Alex’s brother Ivan proposes marriage though it costs him the love of Margaret. Years pass and Ivan becomes successful in business, finding himself in competition with his former employer for a large contract. Margaret, still bitter at being spurned, works with Ivan’s competitor to steal information on his bid for the job. Ivan discovers the plot in time and a race to the state capital ensues between him on a special train and his adversaries in a car alongside. A collision leads to a divisive victory for Ivan who also comes to realize his heart truly belongs to Irma.

Cast

Irving Cummings

Irving Cummings

Ivan Romanoff

Pearl Sindelar

Pearl Sindelar

Margaret Wright

Eleanor Woodruff

Eleanor Woodruff

Irma Nelken

Edward José

Edward José

James Wright

Riley Hatch

Riley Hatch

Nelken Sr.

Harrish Ingraham

Harrish Ingraham

Alex Romanoff

James Riley

James Riley

Roalf Nelken

Crew

Oscar Apfel

Oscar Apfel

Director