The Figurehead
1920, English. Directed by Robert Ellis.
In the city of Bolton, party politics are in the control of two men, Jim Durfee and Gordon Freeman, who intend to keep it that way by running a "figurehead" for mayor. They decide upon Sheridan Dows, known as "Sherry," a young society dilettante, who surprises the political bosses by taking his responsibilities seriously.
- Runtime
- 0h 50m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 14 June 1920
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Lynch
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Who directed The Figurehead?
The Figurehead (1920) was directed by Robert Ellis and stars Eugene O'Brien, Anna Q. Nilsson, Ora Carew.