Powers That Prey
| Powers That Prey | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Henry King |
| Written by | Will M. Ritchey |
| Based on |
Extra! Extra! by Will M. Ritchey |
| Starring | Mary Miles Minter |
| Cinematography | John F. Seitz |
| Distributed by | Mutual Film |
Release dates |
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| Country | United States |
| Language |
Silent English intertitles |
Powers That Prey is a 1918 silent comedy-drama film directed by Henry King. The film is based on the story Extra! Extra! by Will M. Ritchey.[1]
Though critics were negative about the film, director King reported he enjoyed working with actress Mary Miles Minter.[2]
Plot
Burton Grant exposes politician Jarvis McVey as a crook in a newspaper and is run out of town. He asks his daughter Sylvia to turn his job over to editor Frank Summers. Sylvia inherited her father's talents and decides to fire Frank and take over the newspaper herself. Meanwhile, Frank finds out McVey is involved in a scheme concerning the city franchise. When Sylvia is informed, she publishes the news. Soon, the towns people are after her and her father comes back to protect her against the outraged townsfolk, while Frank concerns about proving her reliability.[3]
Cast
- Mary Miles Minter - Sylvia Grant
- Allan Forrest - Frank Summers
- Harvey Clark - Burton Grant
- Clarence Burton - Jarvis McVey
- Lucille Ward - Mrs. Brackett
- Emma Kluge - Mrs. Sharon
- Perry Banks - George Lake
- Robert Miller - Bobs