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The Torch Bearer (1916)
Drama

The Torch Bearer (1916)

Drama

Millionaire John Huntley-Knox, the owner of the Boston Star , fights political corruption with the aid of William Wendell, the reform district attorney. One day John receives word that he will be visited by Janet Dare, the daughter of a ...See moreMillionaire John Huntley-Knox, the owner of the Boston Star , fights political corruption with the aid of William Wendell, the reform district attorney. One day John receives word that he will be visited by Janet Dare, the daughter of a man who once saved John's father's life. John's mother, apprehensive about the "Western" girl's visit, writes a friend about it, but her letter gets crossed with one extending an invitation to Janet. Although she is Eastern bred, Janet decides to play the part of a wild Westerner. Despite her tricks, she and John fall in love. One night, while looking through some papers, John learns that Janet is heiress to a large fortune. He also discovers a confession signed by a man who committed a murder of which John's father was accused. When the gang that is trying to ruin John attempts to kidnap his sister Henrietta but gets Janet instead, John and a group of boy scouts come to her aid. They discover, however, that Janet has held her own against her captors with a gun. All ends well when Janet is freed, John wins an important city election, and Wendell, who loves Henrietta, discovers that she loves him too. Written by Pamela Short. See less

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8 cast members

Name	Known for
William Russell John Huntley-Knox Sr. / John Huntley-Knox Jr. John Huntley-Knox Sr. / John Huntley-Knox Jr. See fewer	The Roof Tree (1921)
Charlotte Burton Janet Dare Janet Dare See fewer	Her Younger Sister (1914)
Marie Van Tassell Mrs. Huntley-Knox Mrs. Huntley-Knox See fewer	Purity (1916)
Harry Keenan William Wendell William Wendell See fewer	The Strength of Donald McKenzie (1916)
Allan Forrest Actor (as Alan Forrest) Actor (as Alan Forrest) See fewer	Pampered Youth (1925)
Nate Watt Actor Actor See fewer	All Quiet on the Western Front (1930)
Marguerite Nichols Actress (as Margaret Nichols) Actress (as Margaret Nichols) See fewer	Dust (1916)
Rena Carlton Actress Actress See fewer	The Sea Master (1917)