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The Tight Rein

19161h 36mHowell Hansel

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Two wealthy mill owners wishing to consolidate their riches plot the arranged marriage of their children despite that pair’s indifference to each other and the son’s love for another woman. To bend them to their will, the fathers take too nefarious and cruel means to achieve their goals and bring tragedy down on them all.

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ManipulationLost Film

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What is The Tight Rein (1916) about?

Two wealthy mill owners wishing to consolidate their riches plot the arranged marriage of their children despite that pair’s indifference to each other and the son’s love for another woman. To bend them to their will, the fathers take too nefarious and cruel means to achieve their goals and bring tragedy down on them all.

Who stars in The Tight Rein?

The Tight Rein stars Anna Q. Nilsson (Amy), Tom Moore (Jack McCall - the Mill Owner's Son). The film was directed by Howell Hansel.

How long is The Tight Rein?

The Tight Rein has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1916.

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