A Leech of Industry
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USUS
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USUS
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EN
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Pathé Frères
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lost film
Production countries
USUS
Origin countries
USUS
Language
EN
Spoken
No Language
Production
Pathé Frères
Budget
N/A
Revenue
N/A
lost film

A Leech of Industry

Released 28 Mar, 1914 20min
 

A Leech of Industry

Released 28 Mar, 1914 20min
 

Directed by Oscar Apfel

A thrilling story of business, intrigue and present-day industrial conditions. Splendidly acted and superbly mounted.

Newly immigrated from Russia young factory worker Irma loves Alex, and they plan to marry. When he is killed in an explosion a heartbroken Irma finds herself in the family way. Alex’s brother Ivan proposes marriage though it costs him the love of Margaret. Years pass and Ivan becomes successful in business, finding himself in competition with his former employer for a large contract. Margaret, still bitter at being spurned,... see more

Directed by Oscar Apfel

A thrilling story of business, intrigue and present-day industrial conditions. Splendidly acted and superbly mounted.

Newly immigrated from Russia young factory worker Irma loves Alex, and they plan to marry. When he is killed in an explosion a heartbroken Irma finds herself in the family way. Alex’s brother Ivan proposes marriage though it costs him the love of Margaret. Years pass and Ivan becomes successful in business, finding himself in competition with his former employer for a large contract. Margaret, still bitter at being spurned,... see more
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