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The Mainspring

191650mMovieDrama

Finding himself penniless, Lawrence Ashmore, whose late father was ruined on the stock exchange, obtains a position as a reporter. Ashmore is assigned to investigate the reported fatal illness of Jesse Craven, one of Wall Street's financial monarchs.

DirectorJack Conway
WritersCharles Agnew MacLean·William Parker

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Cast · Directed by Jack Conway

BWBen F. Wilson
Ben F. Wilson
Lawrence Ashmore / Larry Craven
FBFrancelia Billington
Francelia Billington
Jesse Craven
WHWilbur Higby
Wilbur Higby
Richard Creelman
HH
Henry Holland
Edith Craven
CB
Clyde Benson
William Ramsdale
RWRaymond Whittaker
Raymond Whittaker
Shackleton
MRMarc Robbins
Marc Robbins
Israel Farnum
TJThomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
James Sharp
EBEd Brady
Ed Brady
Jerviss
MMMary Maurice
Mary Maurice
Bernice

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The Mainspring — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Mainspring?

The Mainspring isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Mainspring on Netflix?

No, The Mainspring is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The Mainspring on Amazon Prime Video?

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The Mainspring isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Mainspring?

The Mainspring hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around January 15, 1917. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.