The Greatest Power
Synopsis
Miriam Monroe and John Conrad are two young scientific workers who, independently of each other, have discovered a chemical called exonite. Miriam discovered it while searching for a cure for cancer, while Conrad used it as a basis for a powerful explosive.
Top Cast
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Ethel Barrymore
Miriam Monroe
William B. Davidson
John Conrad
Harry Northrup
Albert Bernard (as Harry S. Northrup)
Frank Currier
Randolph Monroe
William Black
Bradford Duncan
Cecil Owen
Eric Johansen
Frederick Truesdell
Prof. Poole (as Fred C. Truesdell)
Redfield Clarke
Maj. Gen. Foster (as Redfield Clark)
Rudolph De Cordova
Williams
W.M. Armstrong
Capt. Herbert
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 18, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edwin Carewe, Edward LeSaint
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert S. Le Vino, Louis Wolheim
- Original Title
- The Greatest Power
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Rolfe Photoplays
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edwin Carewe, Edward LeSaint
Albert S. Le Vino, Louis Wolheim
Department Leadership Roster
Edwin Carewe
Director
Edward LeSaint
Director
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Greatest Power
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What is The Greatest Power about?
Miriam Monroe and John Conrad are two young scientific workers who, independently of each other, have discovered a chemical called exonite. Miriam discovered it while searching for a cure for cancer, while Conrad used it as a basis for a powerful explosive.
Who directed The Greatest Power?
The Greatest Power was directed by Edwin Carewe, Edward LeSaint.
Who stars in The Greatest Power?
The principal cast of The Greatest Power includes Ethel Barrymore, William B. Davidson, Harry Northrup, Frank Currier, William Black.
When was The Greatest Power released and how long is it?
The Greatest Power was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Greatest Power?
The Greatest Power holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).