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The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal

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.

Top Cast

  • David Dukes

    David Dukes

    Lou Ribin

  • Tovah Feldshuh

    Tovah Feldshuh

    Florence

  • Lauren Frost

    Lauren Frost

    Sonya Levin

  • Janet Margolin

    Janet Margolin

    Rose

  • Stacey Nelkin

    Stacey Nelkin

    Gina

  • Ted Wass

    Ted Wass

    Vinnie

  • Stephanie Zimbalist

    Stephanie Zimbalist

    Connie

  • Tom Bosley

    Tom Bosley

    Morris Feldman

  • Charlotte Rae

    Charlotte Rae

    Bessie

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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