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The Manager of the B & A

The Manager of the B & A

(1916)

Overview

Dan Oakley becomes a railroad manager and his attempt to slash expenses by layoffs and lengthening hours incurs the workers' wrath. With the help of Griffith Ryder, labor leader and newspaper editor, they call a strike. The water main which supplies the railroad yards is cut, and a hot engine starts a fire. With water unavailable, the fire spreads to town, but through his superhuman efforts, Oakley gets it under control. His heroic moves win favor with the workers, and the strike is history.

Featured Crew

  1. Director : J.P. McGowan
  2. Cast : Helen Holmes,Leo D. Maloney,Paul Hurst,Thomas G. Lingham,N.Z. Wood,William N. Chapman,William Brunton

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Original TitleThe Manager of the B & A

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1916-09-25

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 00h 50m

Production CompaniesSignal Film

Genres

  • Drama

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