Cheating the Public
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Originally released in 1918. Cheating the Public is a drama film. directed by Richard Stanton. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Enid Markey, Ralph Lewis, and Wanda Hawley
Synopsis
John Dowling, a greedy factory owner, cuts his employees' pay while raising their food prices at the company store. The employees strike but to no avail. Mary Garvin visits Dowling to plead the laborers' cause, but because her mother had once refused his marriage proposal, he attacks Mary out of revenge. In the struggle, Dowling is shot, and Mary is tried and convicted of murder. Before the execution, foreman "Bull" Thompson boasts that his bullet killed Dowling during Mary and the factory owner's struggle, and Dowling's son Chester, who has attempted to introduce reforms into the factory, races to the governor's train to secure a pardon for Mary. After Mary's release, she and Chester are married.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 20, 1918
108 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Enid Markey
as Mary Garvin
Ralph Lewis
as John Dowling
Wanda Hawley
as Grace Martin
Bertram Grassby
as Chester Dowling
Tom Wilson
as 'Bull' Thompson
Edward Peil Sr.
as Mary's Attorney
Carrie Clark Ward
as Mrs. O'Toole
Fanny Midgley
as Mary's Mother
Frankie Lee
as Frankie Garvin
Charles Edler
as Martin
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Fox Film Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cheating the Public about?
John Dowling, a greedy factory owner, cuts his employees' pay while raising their food prices at the company store. The employees strike but to no avail. Mary Garvin visits Dowling to plead the lab...
Who directed Cheating the Public?
Cheating the Public was directed by Richard Stanton.
How long is Cheating the Public?
Cheating the Public has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Cheating the Public released?
Cheating the Public was released on January 20, 1918 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cheating the Public?
The main cast of Cheating the Public includes Enid Markey, Ralph Lewis, Wanda Hawley, Bertram Grassby, Tom Wilson.