The Capitol(1919)
From the notable stage success by Augustus Thomas
Margaret Kennard takes her baby daughter Agnes and leaves her husband Eustace for James Carroll. Upon discovering that James is a thief, she leaves him, joins the Salvation Army, and places Agnes in a convent. Twenty years pass. Agnes marries young Congressman Blake. James is now a lobbyist trying to prevent Blake from passing an anti-profiteering bill. Attempting to help her husband, Agnes sets out to prove that James is a scoundrel.
Movie: The Capitol
Top 10 Billed Cast
Margaret Kennard / Agnes Blake
James Carroll
Congressman Blake
Jimmy Vincent (as Donald Hugh McBride)
James Lamar
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