Her Excellency, the Governor


1917

Brief Synopsis

James Barclay is elected to the office of governor on the machine ticket. Sylvia Marlowe, a lawyer whom Barclay has loved for years, refuses to marry him because she fears that Barclay's ambition is causing him to disregard ethics and justice. When he is persuaded by the political boss to veto a c...

Film Details

Release Date
Jul 1, 1917
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Triangle Film Corp.
Distribution Company
Triangle Distributing Corp.
Country
United States

Synopsis

James Barclay is elected to the office of governor on the machine ticket. Sylvia Marlowe, a lawyer whom Barclay has loved for years, refuses to marry him because she fears that Barclay's ambition is causing him to disregard ethics and justice. When he is persuaded by the political boss to veto a child labor measure, Sylvia determines to run for the office of lieutenant governor and is elected. After war is declared, the political boss is bought by a German agent to kill an army appropriation bill, even though the money is urgently needed. Barclay lacks the courage to defy the boss, so Sylvia arranges to have him leave the state, and during his absence, she signs the bill. At first Barclay is angered, but soon he is reconciled, and his next proposal to Sylvia is accepted.

Film Details

Release Date
Jul 1, 1917
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Triangle Film Corp.
Distribution Company
Triangle Distributing Corp.
Country
United States

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According to Wid's, this film was produced at Triangle's Eastern studio, which was located in Yonkers, NY.