The American Consul (1917)
50 min
Country lawyer Abel Manning is very passionate about his political party. Through the force of his oratory, he helps elect James Kitwell to the U.S. Senate. Kitwell has promised to reward Manning an important post. No job is forthcoming until a scheme is offered to the unscrupulous Kitwell by Pedro Gonzales. Gonzales plans a revolution in Mexico and needs a corruptible American consul.
- Release date
- February 2, 1917
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- Theodore Roberts as Abel Manning
- Ernest Joy as Sen. James Kitwell
- Maude Fealy as Joan Kitwell
- Charles West as Pedro Gonzales
- Raymond Hatton as President Cavillo
- Tom Forman as Geoffrey Daniels
Crew
- Rollin S. Sturgeon · Director
- Thomas J. Geraghty · Writer
- Harvey F. Thew · Writer
- Paul West · Writer
- Harold Rosson · Cinematographer