The Iron Hand
“A Powerful Human Heart Drama Depicting the Rise & Fall of a Grasping Politician”
Synopsis
After political boss Tim Noland adopts Roy, the infant son of a dead crony, he reluctantly gives the boy up to a doctor who claims that, if raised in an respectable environment, the child will grow into a model citizen. Twenty years later, Roy comes back to live with Tim, and is appalled at his unscrupulous methods of conducting business. Then, he falls in love with Enid Winslow, the daughter of a social reformer who is running for office against Tim. Largely due to Roy's financial support, Winslow wins the election, but, holding a grudge against Tim and anyone connected to him, he refuses to let Enid marry Roy.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 29, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ulysses Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- George Edwardes-Hall, F. McGrew Willis
- Original Title
- The Iron Hand
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company, Red Feather Photoplays
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ulysses Davis
George Edwardes-Hall, F. McGrew Willis
Department Leadership Roster
Ulysses Davis
Director
F. McGrew Willis
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Iron Hand
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What is The Iron Hand about?
After political boss Tim Noland adopts Roy, the infant son of a dead crony, he reluctantly gives the boy up to a doctor who claims that, if raised in an respectable environment, the child will grow into a model citizen. Twenty years later, Roy comes back to live with Tim, and is appalled at his unscrupulous methods of conducting business. Then, he falls in love with Enid Winslow, the daughter of a social reformer who is running for office against Tim. Largely due to Roy's financial support, Winslow wins the election, but, holding a grudge against Tim and anyone connected to him, he refuses to let Enid marry Roy.
Who directed The Iron Hand?
The Iron Hand was directed by Ulysses Davis.
Who stars in The Iron Hand?
The principal cast of The Iron Hand includes Edward Clark, Hobart Bosworth, Jack Curtis, William V. Mong, Maude George.
When was The Iron Hand released and how long is it?
The Iron Hand was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Iron Hand?
The Iron Hand holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).