A Leech of Industry

A Leech of Industry (1914)

A thrilling story of business, intrigue and present-day industrial conditions. Splendidly acted and superbly mounted.

  • Genre: Drama
  • Release Date: 1914-03-28
  • Runtime: 0h 20min
  • Language: No Language
  • Production Company: Pathé Frères
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • Director: Oscar Apfel

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Summary

Newly immigrated from Russia young factory worker Irma loves Alex, and they plan to marry. When he is killed in an explosion a heartbroken Irma finds herself in the family way. Alex’s brother Ivan proposes marriage though it costs him the love of Margaret. Years pass and Ivan becomes successful in business, finding himself in competition with his former employer for a large contract. Margaret, still bitter at being spurned, works with Ivan’s competitor to steal information on his bid for the job. Ivan discovers the plot in time and a race to the state capital ensues between him on a special train and his adversaries in a car alongside. A collision leads to a divisive victory for Ivan who also comes to realize his heart truly belongs to Irma.

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  • Irving Cummings

    as Ivan Romanoff
  • Pearl Sindelar

    as Margaret Wright
  • Eleanor Woodruff

    as Irma Nelken
  • Edward José

    as James Wright
  • Riley Hatch

    as Nelken Sr.
  • Harrish Ingraham

    as Alex Romanoff
  • James Riley

    as Roalf Nelken
Directing Oscar Apfel Director