The Price of Silence

The Price of Silence

A dramatic portrayal of a strong man's temptations

1917 en 50 minutes

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Plot

U. S. Senator Frank Deering has spent his life trying to alleviate the misery of child labor. Judge Vernon, his closest friend, aids him in this struggle. Unexpected circumstances force Judge Vernon to borrow money from Henry McCarthy, one of the factory owners most responsible for the harsh and inhumane working conditions. Judge Vernon is unable to pay off the loan, and is reduced to accepting a bride from McCarthy. Later, the Judge is stricken with a heart-condition but, on his dying bed, he confesses the shameful act he committed to Deering. To keep his friend's name unsullied, Deering makes a deal with McCarthy and votes against the child-labor-act he sponsored. His colleagues and the world, unaware of his sacrifice, mock and jeer him.

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Cast

William Farnum

William Farnum

Senator Frank Deering

Vivian Rich

Vivian Rich

Grace Vernon - the Judge's Daughter

Charles Clary

Charles Clary

Henry McCarthy

Ray Hanford

Ray Hanford

Joe Dugan

Gordon Griffith

Gordon Griffith

Jimmie, Dugan's Son

Frank Clark

Frank Clark

Judge Vernon

Brooklyn Keller

Brooklyn Keller

Dr. Kendle

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