Man of Iron (1935) (original) (raw)
Steel-mill foreman Chris Bennett is well-liked by his coworkers and knows the ins and outs of the plant. Recognizing Bennett's merit, mill owner Harrison Balding promotes him to vice president, despite resentment from Balding's cousin, Ed Tanahill. Tanahill convinces his secretary, Vida, to help him with a scheme to undermine Bennett by playing on his insecurities about life amongst the executive set. Due to Tanahill's manipulation, Bennett's inflating ego incites a worker's riot and strike. If he can't come to his senses, Bennett will lose more than the respect and loyalty of the mill ...(more)
Steel-mill foreman Chris Bennett is well-liked by his coworkers and knows the ins and outs of the plant. Recognizing Bennett's merit, mill owner Harrison Balding promotes him to vice president, despite resentment from Balding's cousin, Ed Tanahill. Tanahill convinces his secretary, Vida, to help him with a scheme to undermine Bennett by playing on his insecurities about life amongst the executive set. Due to Tanahill's manipulation, Bennett's inflating ego incites a worker's riot and strike. If he can't come to his senses, Bennett will lose more than the respect and loyalty of the mill workers -- he'll lose his loving spouse, Bessie, as well! (less)
Director: William C. McGann
Writer: William Wister Haines
Starring: Barton MacLane, Mary Astor, John Eldredge, Dorothy Peterson, Joseph Crehan, Craig Reynolds
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