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American Film Manufacturing Company presents

The Torch Bearer

directed by Jack Prescott & William Russell

191650mDrama

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American Film Manufacturing Company presents

The Torch Bearer

directed by Jack Prescott & William Russell

191650mDrama

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§ Synopsis

Drama

Millionaire John Huntley-Knox, the owner of the Boston Star, fights political corruption with the aid of William Wendell, the reform district attorney.

§ Crew

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Directors

William Russell

Cinematography

§ Cast

8

William Russell

William Russell

as John Huntley-Knox Sr. / John Huntley-Knox Jr.

Charlotte Burton

Charlotte Burton

Marie Van Tassell

Marie Van Tassell

as Mrs. Huntley-Knox

Harry Keenan

as William Wendell

Allan Forrest

Nate Watt

Marguerite Nichols

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