
The Planter
To prevent David's widowed mother, Elizabeth, from being influenced by her son against their fake tropical rubber plantation investment, the promoters trick David into managing the plantation in Mexico. Seeking to prove his worth after a failed marriage proposal, David travels to the tropics. There, he encounters the brutal reality of the rubber slavery system. He meets Ludwig Hertzer (the villainous "Planter," played by Tyrone Power Sr.), a feared and hated man who runs a slave-labor-based operation. David also encounters Senora Morales and her daughter, Consuela, who are involved in the slave trade. David discovers his family's investment is actually a "rubbish heap." He attempts to warn his mother via cable, but the message is intercepted by Hertzer for his own gain.
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- Released
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- Language
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- lost film
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Release dates
United StatesUS
- Theatrical12 Nov 1917
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- When was The Planter released?
- The Planter was released on 12 November 1917.
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- Who directed The Planter?
- The Planter (1917) was directed by Thomas N. Heffron.
- How long is The Planter?
- The Planter runs for 1h 40m.












