The American Consul

The American Consul

50 mins | Drama | Feb. 2, 1917

Country lawyer Abel Manning is very passionate about his political party. Through the force of his oratory, he helps elect James Kitwell to the U.S. Senate. Kitwell has promised to reward Manning an important post. No job is forthcoming until a scheme is offered to the unscrupulous Kitwell by Pedro Gonzales. Gonzales plans a revolution in Mexico and needs a corruptible American consul.

The American Consul

50 mins | Drama | Feb. 2, 1917

The American Consul
Country lawyer Abel Manning is very passionate about his political party. Through the force of his oratory, he helps elect James Kitwell to the U.S. Senate. Kitwell has promised to reward Manning an important post. No job is forthcoming until a scheme is offered to the unscrupulous Kitwell by Pedro Gonzales. Gonzales plans a revolution in Mexico and needs a corruptible American consul.
Producers Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company
Original title The American Consul
Directors Rollin S. Sturgeon
Writers Paul West, Thomas J. Geraghty, Harvey F. Thew

Cast

Theodore Roberts

as Abel Manning

Ernest Joy

as Senator James Kitwell

Maude Fealy

as Joan Kitwell

Charles West

as Pedro Gonzales

Raymond Hatton

as President Cavillo

Tom Forman

as Geoffrey Daniels