The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal

Overview

The story of a fire in the Triangle Shirt Mfg. Co. building in New York City in 1911 that resulted in the deaths of 146 employees, mostly young women. The ensuing investigation revealed the company's almost total disregard for its workers' safety in pursuit of increased production and profits, and resulted, among other things, in the passage of new worker safety laws and the formation of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union.

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Cast

David Dukes

Lou Ribin

Tovah Feldshuh

Florence

Lauren Frost

Sonya Levin

Janet Margolin

Rose

Stacey Nelkin

Gina

Ted Wass

Vinnie

Stephanie Zimbalist

Connie

Tom Bosley

Morris Feldman

Charlotte Rae

Bessie

Erica Yohn

Mrs. Levin