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The Lash of Power (1917)

1917-11-05 · 50m · EN
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John Rand, having lived in a small town his entire life, dreams of possessing wealth and power in New York. Napoleon Bonaparte has long been his ideal, and one day he feels a message from the departed general urging him to take up the fight for world supremacy. He goes to the city ready to begin the battle, and there, aided by his Napoleonic visions, John amasses a great fortune, ruthlessly destroying everyone who presents an obstacle to his lust for power.

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Fred MytonWriterHarry SolterDirectorJ. Grubb AlexanderWriter

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Kenneth HarlanKenneth HarlanJohn RandCarmel MyersCarmel MyersMarion SherwoodHelen WrightHelen WrightMrs. C.W. SherwoodCharles Hill MailesCharles Hill MailesCharles W. SherwoodT.D. CrittendenT.D. CrittendenRex ReynoldsJack NelsonJack NelsonOliver MullenGertrude AstorGertrude AstorPhyllis Ward

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What is The Lash of Power about?

John Rand, having lived in a small town his entire life, dreams of possessing wealth and power in New York. Napoleon Bonaparte has long been his ideal, and one day he feels a message from the departed general urging him to take up the fight for world supremacy. He goes to the city ready to begin the battle, and there, aided by his Napoleonic visions, John amasses a great fortune, ruthlessly destroying everyone who presents an obstacle to his lust for power.

How long is The Lash of Power?

The Lash of Power has a runtime of 50 minutes.