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Jim Webb, Senator

Jim Webb, Senator

1914Short
DramaRomanceShort

Jim Webb, a new Congressman, arrives in Washington after bidding his little mother in their South village goodbye, dressed as his father dressed before him: wide-brimmed black hat, "Prince Albert", and bow tie. But what he lacks i...

Director
King Baggot
Writers
N/A
Stars
King Baggot, Leah Baird, Howard Crampton
Release Date
August 24, 1914
Language
None, English
Country
United States
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Reviews
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🎭 Top Cast

King Baggot
King Baggot
as Jim Webb
Leah Baird
Leah Baird
as Marion
Howard Crampton
Howard Crampton
as A Senator Friend
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William Welsh
as A Lobbyist
Frank Smith
Frank Smith
as A Minister
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Mrs. Allen Walker
as Jim's Mother

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Production
Independent Moving Pictures Co. of America (IMP)

🎯 Categories

DramaRomanceShort

⭐ Featured Review

A well-rounded story
by deickemeyer2019-01-05

"A strong three-reel political number, with King Baggot and Leah Baird in the leads. Mr. Baggot makes an interesting figure as the upright young country politician just entering the senate in Washington. The gang of corrupt politicians pick him for a victim, but fail. Then they employ a bewitching female lobbyist to ensnare him. Jim fails in love with her, but she never betrays him, as her heart is won by a visit to his old home. Mrs. Allan Walker appears as the mother. This is a well-rounded story, convincingly acted and well photographed throughout. The scenes toward the close get up good sus..."

📖 Synopsis

Jim Webb, a new Congressman, arrives in Washington after bidding his little mother in their South village goodbye, dressed as his father dressed before him: wide-brimmed black hat, "Prince Albert", and bow tie. But what he lacks i...