Movie: The Failure

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John Emerson
John Emerson

Tom Warder

Juanita Hansen
Juanita Hansen

Ruth Shipman

Allan Sears
Allan Sears

Isaac Shuman

Olga Grey
Olga Grey

Rose

Augustus Carney
Augustus Carney

Clarence Barr
Clarence Barr

The Trusty Prison Clerk

William Hinckley
William Hinckley

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    Theatrical manager Isaac Shuman has a reputation for "taking advantage" of young girls who want to become stars on Broadway. Reporter Tom Warder investigates these stories and exposes Shuman in his newspaper.

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    1915-05-27

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