The Capitol

The Capitol

The Capitol

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The Capitol

"From the notable stage success by Augustus Thomas"

1919

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Overview

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.

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10 members

Acting

Leah Baird

Margaret Kennard / Agnes Blake

Leah Baird

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Robert T. Haines

Eustace Kennard

Robert T. Haines

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Alexander Gaden

James Carroll

Alexander Gaden

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William B. Davidson

Congressman Blake

William B. Davidson

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Downing Clarke

Henry Garretson (as Downing Clark)

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Donald MacBride

Jimmy Vincent (as Donald Hugh McBride)

Donald MacBride

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Mildred Rhoads

Baby Kennard

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Ben Hendricks Sr.

James Lamar

Ben Hendricks Sr.

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Ben Hendricks Jr.

Unknown Role

Ben Hendricks Jr.

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Brian Darley

Unknown Role

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