Movie Description

The World Aflame

(1919)

Overview

Wealthy businessman Carson Burr discovers first-hand the problem of social unrest when he loses his cook and his chauffeur and he is insulted by a waiter. Burr runs for mayor to improve the labor situation and is elected. The editor of The Red Messenger organizes the streetcar drivers to begin a general strike, but Burr manages to break up the strike

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Original TitleThe World Aflame

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1919-08-17

Original LanguageUnknown

Production CompaniesFrank Keenan Productions

Genres

  • Drama