The Capitol
"From the notable stage success by Augustus Thomas"
Originally released in 1919. The Capitol is a drama film. directed by George Irving. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Leah Baird, Robert T. Haines, and Alexander Gaden
Synopsis
Margaret Kennard takes her baby daughter Agnes and leaves her husband Eustace for James Carroll. Upon discovering that James is a thief, she leaves him, joins the Salvation Army, and places Agnes in a convent. Twenty years pass. Agnes marries young Congressman Blake. James is now a lobbyist trying to prevent Blake from passing an anti-profiteering bill. Attempting to help her husband, Agnes sets out to prove that James is a scoundrel.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 1919
106 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Leah Baird
as Margaret Kennard / Agnes Blake
Robert T. Haines
as Eustace Kennard
Alexander Gaden
as James Carroll
William B. Davidson
as Congressman Blake
Downing Clarke
as Henry Garretson (as Downing Clark)
Donald MacBride
as Jimmy Vincent (as Donald Hugh McBride)
Mildred Rhoads
as Baby Kennard
Ben Hendricks Sr.
as James Lamar
Ben Hendricks Jr.
Brian Darley
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Artco Productions Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Capitol about?
Margaret Kennard takes her baby daughter Agnes and leaves her husband Eustace for James Carroll. Upon discovering that James is a thief, she leaves him, joins the Salvation Army, and places Agnes i...
Who directed The Capitol?
The Capitol was directed by George Irving.
How long is The Capitol?
The Capitol has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was The Capitol released?
The Capitol was released on December 1, 1919 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Capitol?
The main cast of The Capitol includes Leah Baird, Robert T. Haines, Alexander Gaden, William B. Davidson, Downing Clarke.