The Failure

May 27, 1915

0h 40m

★ 0.0

Overview

Theatrical manager Isaac Shuman has a reputation for "taking advantage" of young girls who want to become stars on Broadway. Reporter Tom Warder investigates these stories and exposes Shuman in his newspaper.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Reliance Film Company

The Failure Trailers

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Cast

Tom Warder

John Emerson

Ruth Shipman

Juanita Hansen

Isaac Shuman

Allan Sears

Rose

Olga Grey

Augustus Carney

The Trusty Prison Clerk

Clarence Barr

William Hinckley

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