A Gentleman Roughneck


1925

Film Details

Release Date
Nov 1925
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Hercules Film Productions
Country
United States

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Film Length
4,900ft (5 reels)

Synopsis

Dave Melford, the crooked boss of the Leadingham lumber interests, with the aid of Miles Barnes, an "oily bookkeeper," attempts to freeze out the smaller lumber camps. Baxter, one of Melford's victims, complains to Leadingham, but Melford shows up and an argument ensues. Later, Leadingham is killed, and Baxter flees when he is caught with the murder weapon by Leadingham's son, Frank. In the guise of a detective, Frank follows, accompanied by his college chum, Manning Duff. Frank falls in love with Baxter's daughter, Maxine. Melford, learning that Frank suspects Baxter, tries to scare Maxine into marriage. Baxter is arrested and jailed. Frank finds that the murder weapon really belongs to Melford, and after Frank and Manning defeat Melford and Barnes in a fight, Melford confesses. The elder Leadingham arrives, alive and well, and reveals that the murder was a ruse to trap Melford.

Film Details

Release Date
Nov 1925
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Hercules Film Productions
Country
United States

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Film Length
4,900ft (5 reels)

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