The World Aflame
Synopsis
Wealthy businessman Carson Burr discovers first-hand the problem of social unrest when he loses his cook and his chauffeur and he is insulted by a waiter. Burr runs for mayor to improve the labor situation and is elected. The editor of The Red Messenger organizes the streetcar drivers to begin a general strike, but Burr manages to break up the strike
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 17, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ernest C. Warde
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Keenan
- Original Title
- The World Aflame
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Frank Keenan Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ernest C. Warde
Frank Keenan, Jack Cunningham
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Keenan
Screenplay
Ernest C. Warde
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The World Aflame
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What is The World Aflame about?
Wealthy businessman Carson Burr discovers first-hand the problem of social unrest when he loses his cook and his chauffeur and he is insulted by a waiter. Burr runs for mayor to improve the labor situation and is elected. The editor of The Red Messenger organizes the streetcar drivers to begin a general strike, but Burr manages to break up the strike
Who directed The World Aflame?
The World Aflame was directed by Ernest C. Warde.
Who stars in The World Aflame?
The principal cast of The World Aflame includes Frank Keenan, Kathleen Kerrigan, Clark Marshall, Janice Wilson, Bert Sprotte.
When was The World Aflame released and how long is it?
The World Aflame was released in 1919 with a total runtime of Unknown.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The World Aflame?
The World Aflame holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).