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The Capitol

The Capitol

The Capitol

From the notable stage success by Augustus Thomas

1919•1h 0m•

★0.0(0 ratings)

Drama

Overview

Margaret Kennard takes her baby daughter Agnes and leaves her husband Eustace for James Carroll. Upon discovering that James is a thief, she leaves him, joins the Salvation Army, and places Agnes in a convent. Twenty years pass. Agnes marries young Congressman Blake. James is now a lobbyist trying to prevent Blake from passing an anti-profiteering bill. Attempting to help her husband, Agnes sets out to prove that James is a scoundrel.

Director

Writers

Augustus E. Thomas

Watchlist

Main Cast

Leah Baird

Leah Baird

Margaret Kennard / Agnes Blake

Robert T. Haines

Robert T. Haines

Eustace Kennard

Alexander Gaden

Alexander Gaden

James Carroll

William B. Davidson

William B. Davidson

Congressman Blake

Downing Clarke

Downing Clarke

Henry Garretson (as Downing Clark)

Donald MacBride

Donald MacBride

Jimmy Vincent (as Donald Hugh McBride)

Mildred Rhoads

Mildred Rhoads

Baby Kennard

Ben Hendricks Sr.

Ben Hendricks Sr.

James Lamar

Ben Hendricks Jr.

Ben Hendricks Jr.

Brian Darley

Brian Darley

Full Crew

Direction

Director: George Irving

Writing

Screenplay: Augustus E. Thomas
Theatre Play: Augustus E. Thomas

Production

Executive Producer: Arthur F. Beck

Keywords

politiciancongressman

Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "From the notable stage success by Augustus Thomas"

#2

The film was directed by George Irving.

#3

The screenplay was written by Augustus E. Thomas.

#4

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0009985.

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Movie Information

Original Title:

The Capitol

Status:

Released

Language:

No Language

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Production Companies:

Artco Productions Inc.