title: Masters of Men
text: # Masters of Men
  
  Masters of Men is a 1923 American silent war drama film directed by David Smith and starring Earle Williams, Alice Calhoun and Wanda Hawley. It takes place against the backdrop of the 1898 Spanish-American War. It is based on the 1901 novel Masters of Men by Morgan Robertson.
  
  ## Plot
  
  After falsely being accused of theft really committed by his sweetheart Mabel 's brother, Dick Halpin runs away to join the Navy. Later shanghaied he is held prisoner by the Spanish in Santiago Harbor, escaping just in time to rejoin his ship and take part in the Spanish-American War. Returning home a hero after a sea battle, his name is cleared and he reconciles with Mabel.
  
  ## Cast
  
  * Earle Williams as Lt. Breen
  * Alice Calhoun as Mabel Arthur
  * Cullen Landis as Dick Halpin
  * Wanda Hawley as Bessie Fleming
  * Dick Sutherland as 'Pig' Jones
  * Charles Mason as Sawyer
  * Bert Appling as Mr. Thorpe
  * Jack Curtis as Capt. Bilker
  * Martin Turner as 'Nigger'
  