The Profiteer
Originally released in 1919. The Profiteer is a drama/war film. directed by John K. Holbrook. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jack Sherrill, Alma Hanlon, and Robin H. Townley
Synopsis
Richard Randall, a patriotic young lawyer speaks out against food profiteers. When ruthless food combine head, Everett Dearing, blackmails society idler Tony Terle into compromising Randall's wife, Beverly in an attempt to stop Randall's anti-war crusades. Ultimately, Terle is caught and confesses to killing Dearing, leading to Randall and Beverly's reunion.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 6, 1919
107 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Arrow Film Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Profiteer about?
Richard Randall, a patriotic young lawyer speaks out against food profiteers. When ruthless food combine head, Everett Dearing, blackmails society idler Tony Terle into compromising Randall's wife,...
Who directed The Profiteer?
The Profiteer was directed by John K. Holbrook.
How long is The Profiteer?
The Profiteer has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was The Profiteer released?
The Profiteer was released on January 6, 1919 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Profiteer?
The main cast of The Profiteer includes Jack Sherrill, Alma Hanlon, Robin H. Townley, Charles Bowell, F.W. Stewart.