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Life's Shadows (1916)
The townspeople of Purity despise Martin Bradley because of his heavy drinking, but he still does his best to make life better for the town. He helps to support two women who have been socially ostracized by the townspeople, and during the election campaign for mayor, exposes the corruption and dirty tricks of candidate James Durkel, resulting in the election of his opponent Chester Thorndyke. However, the voters of Purity insist that Thorndyake disavow his ties to Bradley, whom they regard as disreputable.
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The townspeople of Purity despise Martin Bradley because of his heavy drinking, but he still does his best to make life better for the town. He helps to support two women who have been socially ostracized by the townspeople, and during the election campaign for mayor, exposes the corruption and dirty tricks of candidate James Durkel, resulting in the election of his opponent Chester Thorndyke. However, the voters of Purity insist that Thorndyake disavow his ties to Bradley, whom they regard as disreputable.
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Genre:Comedy, Drama
Written By:William Nigh
In Theaters:10/9/1916
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Runtime:50 minutes
Studio:Columbia Pictures
Cast
William Nigh
Director
William Nigh
Martin Bradley
Irene Howley
Madge Morrow
Will S. Stevens
Hugh Thorndyke
Robert Elliott
Rodney Thorndyke
Roy Clair
Chester Thorndyke
Kathleen Allaire
Dulcie Thorndyke
Ruth Thorp
Mary Graves
Grace Stevens
Melinda Liggett
William Yearance
James Durkel
Frank Montgomery
Jim Downing
David Thompson
H. Spencer Seatoon
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