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The Figurehead
Film / 1920

The Figurehead

Directed by Robert Ellis
Drama

★ 9.0/10Audience rating

In the city of Bolton, party politics are in the control of two men, Jim Durfee and Gordon Freeman, who intend to keep it that way by running a "figurehead" for mayor. They decide upon Sheridan Dows, known as "Sherry," a young society dilettante, who surprises the political bosses by taking his responsibilities seriously.

The story

In the city of Bolton, party politics are in the control of two men, Jim Durfee and Gordon Freeman, who intend to keep it that way by running a "figurehead" for mayor. They decide upon Sheridan Dows, known as "Sherry," a young society dilettante, who surprises the political bosses by taking his responsibilities seriously.

Cast

Eugene O'BrienSheridan Dow Anna Q. NilssonMary Forbes Ora CarewSylvia Freeman Edwin StevensFrank Freeman Joseph W. GirardJames Durfee Frances ParksKitty Kate PriceMrs. Devlin William Lion West

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