What are the key story phases in The Touch on the Key?

The story of The Touch on the Key progresses through these phases: The Herald Assignment, The Financial Target, Corporate Pressures, Publication and Resolution.

How does The Touch on the Key end?

In the final act ("Publication and Resolution"): Jane compiles her findings and prepares the financial article for the Herald. The narrative concludes with the story's impact on both the press and the corporate world.

The Touch on the Key (1916) — AI Story Visualization

Name: The Touch on the Key
Genre: drama
Released: 1916
Rating: 10

Plot Analysis Summary

A journalist navigates professional challenges and corporate intrigue while pursuing a high-stakes financial story.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

The Herald Assignment

The Financial Target

Corporate Pressures

Publication and Resolution

Reporter Jane Randall, who works for the Herald and Phil Norton of the Times, are competing to get the story on the Thomas Syndicate regarding when funds will be released to prevent a panic. Both head to the estate of Marsden Thomas who oversees the Syndicate. Through coercion Norton worms the info from Marsden’s son but attempts to hold up the report to do some insider trading. However, Jane with the help of her fiancé Jimmy telegraphs the Herald, gets the scoop and thwarts Nelson.

Directed by

Carl M. Leviness

Key Cast

Vivian Rich — Jane Randall
Gayne Whitman — Jimmy Lorman
George Periolat — Phil Norton
King Clark — Hal Thomas
Joseph Beaudry — Marsden Thomas

Rating: 10/10 (1 votes)