The Hidden Spring (1917)
50 min
Quartus Hembly, a man without a conscience, is the ruler of the town of Copper City, having made himself rich at the expense of his workers. When Donald Keith, a young lawyer, arrives in town, a hidden spring within him is touched after Hembly viciously kicks his dog. Keith refuses to leave town and warns Hembly that he will fight to see that the people get their rights.
- Release date
- July 16, 1917
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- Harold Lockwood as Donald Keith
- Vera Sisson as Thora Erickson
- Herbert Standing as Quartus Hembly
- Lester Cuneo as Bill Wheeler
- Doc Crane as Daniel Kerston
- Arthur Millett as Olaf Erickson
- Billie West as Undetermined Role
- Claire Anderson as Undetermined Role
Crew
- E. Mason Hopper · Director
- Clarence Budington Kelland · Writer
- Fred J. Balshofer · Writer
- Richard V. Spencer · Writer
- Tony Gaudio · Cinematographer