The Hidden Spring
1917 · 50 min · Adventure, Romance
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.
Directed by E. Mason Hopper · Written by Clarence Budington Kelland
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Harold Lockwood Donald Keith -
Vera Sisson Thora Erickson -
Herbert Standing Quartus Hembly -
Lester Cuneo Bill Wheeler - D Doc Crane Daniel Kerston
- A Arthur Millett Olaf Erickson
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Billie West -
Claire Anderson
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