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The Ploughshare

  • 1915
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The Ploughshare (1915)
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By the death of his father, old Judge Lawrence, William Lawrence inherits the family's vast Southern estates. The slaves welcome him as their new master, but they all dislike "little Jim," W... Read allBy the death of his father, old Judge Lawrence, William Lawrence inherits the family's vast Southern estates. The slaves welcome him as their new master, but they all dislike "little Jim," William's half-brother, who is left by the father in William's guardianship. Twenty years e... Read allBy the death of his father, old Judge Lawrence, William Lawrence inherits the family's vast Southern estates. The slaves welcome him as their new master, but they all dislike "little Jim," William's half-brother, who is left by the father in William's guardianship. Twenty years elapse, and William is elected governor of his state. Little Jim has grown to young manhood... Read all

  • Director
    • John H. Collins
  • Writer
    • Mary Imlay Taylor
  • Stars
    • William West
    • Robert Conness
    • Richard Peer
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  • YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John H. Collins
    • Writer
      • Mary Imlay Taylor
    • Stars
      • William West
      • Robert Conness
      • Richard Peer
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    William West
    William West
    • Judge Lawrence
    Robert Conness
    Robert Conness
    • William Lawrence
    Richard Peer
    • Jim Lawrence, William's half-brother
    Augustus Phillips
    Augustus Phillips
    • Jim Lawrence, later
    Frank A. Lyons
    Frank A. Lyons
    • Curwood, a political boss
    • (as Frank A. Lyon)
    Gertrude McCoy
    Gertrude McCoy
    • Helena Leigh, belle of the State
    Bigelow Cooper
    Bigelow Cooper
    • Dr. Nelson Leigh, Helena's father
    Helen Strickland
    • Madame Clayton
    Margaret Prussing
    Margaret Prussing
    • Evelyn, Madame's daughter
    Philip Quinn
    • Arthur Willet
    • (as Philip Quin)
    Bessie Learn
    Bessie Learn
    • Jenny Strong
    Robert Walker
    Robert Walker
    • Jack Strong, Jenny's brother
    • (as Bob Walker)
    Henry Leone
    Henry Leone
      • Director
        • John H. Collins
      • Writer
        • Mary Imlay Taylor
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        Edison Company production number 7979.

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      • Release date
        • October 1, 1915 (United States)
      • Country of origin
        • United States
      • Languages
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        • English
      • Production company
        • Edison Company
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        • Black and White
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        • Silent
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.33 : 1

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