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Politics and the Press (1914)
Short | Short, Drama
As the political boss of Griggsville, a small mining town, Elijah Mawson practically runs things his own way. The Press is the local newspaper and bitterly opposed to him. He has succeeded in scaring one editor out of town and when John ...See moreAs the political boss of Griggsville, a small mining town, Elijah Mawson practically runs things his own way. The Press is the local newspaper and bitterly opposed to him. He has succeeded in scaring one editor out of town and when John Marsden, the new editor, arrives, Mawson tries to make friends with him. John has already been informed of Mawson's unscrupulous character and refuses to have anything to do with him. Nettie, Elijah's niece, returning home one evening from a friend's house, is attacked by tramps. She is rescued by John, winning the girl's gratitude and later her love. Mawson then offers John a bribe to change the attitude of his paper to one of friendliness towards himself. The bribe is scornfully refused and Mawson goes out swearing vengeance. Through his paper, John continues his exposé of the bribery and corruption practiced by Mawson and his gang. Mawson is furious and makes threats of personal violence against the editor unless he leaves that part or the country immediately. John pays no attention to the warnings. Nettie, realizing the serious danger, rides to the Sheriff for help. John is attacked in his office by Mawson and his gang, overpowered and only the arrival of the Sheriff and his men, led by Nettie, saves the editor from being lynched. After a sharp fight, the rascals are driven off and Mawson arrested. Nettie throws herself from her horse, unbinds John's arms and places them about her shoulders, while he holds her closely to his heart and kisses her. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Director
Van Dyke Brooke
Writer
W.A. Tremayne (as William A. Tremayne)
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Updated Sep 17, 1914
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Sep 17, 1914 (United States)

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Elijah Mawson - the Political Boss of Griggsville Elijah Mawson - the Political Boss of Griggsville   See fewer
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