The Mainspring

The Mainspring

November 27, 1916 50m Released

Storyline

Finding himself penniless, Lawrence Ashmore, whose late father was ruined on the stock exchange, obtains a position as a reporter. Ashmore is assigned to investigate the reported fatal illness of Jesse Craven, one of Wall Street's financial monarchs.

Key Information

Director Jack Conway
Writers Charles Agnew MacLean, William Parker
Studio Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Language EN

Photos

Cast & Crew

Ben F. Wilson

Ben F. Wilson

Lawrence Ashmore / Larry Craven

Francelia Billington

Francelia Billington

Jesse Craven

Wilbur Higby

Wilbur Higby

Richard Creelman

Henry Holland

Edith Craven

Clyde Benson

William Ramsdale

Raymond Whittaker

Raymond Whittaker

Shackleton

Marc Robbins

Marc Robbins

Israel Farnum

Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson

James Sharp

Ed Brady

Ed Brady

Jerviss

Mary Maurice

Mary Maurice

Bernice

Frequently Asked Questions

The Mainspring was released on November 27, 1916.

The runtime of The Mainspring is 50m.

The Mainspring is a Drama movie.

The Mainspring is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Mainspring was directed by Jack Conway.

The main cast of The Mainspring includes Ben F. Wilson, Francelia Billington, Wilbur Higby.

The Mainspring is originally in English.