The Mainspring (1916): cast, story & where to watch
1916 · Film
Released in 1916, The Mainspring is a drama film directed by Jack Conway, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Finding himself penniless, Lawrence Ashmore, whose late father was ruined on the stock exchange, obtains a position as a reporter. Ashmore is assigned to investigate the reported fatal illness of Jesse Craven, one of Wall Street's financial monarchs.
Who’s in it. The Mainspring stars Ben F. Wilson as Lawrence Ashmore / Larry Craven (as Ben Wilson), Francelia Billington as Jesse Craven (as W.J. Higby), Wilbur Higby as Richard Creelman and Henry Holland as Edith Craven, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mainspring page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mainspring tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mainspring (1916)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Mainspring change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Mainspring?
- The Mainspring stars Ben F. Wilson, Francelia Billington, Wilbur Higby, Henry Holland and Clyde Benson.
- When was The Mainspring released?
- The Mainspring was released in 1916, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.