Release Date

13 Oct, 1917

Runtime

00:50: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

Tomboy Bess Aiken grows up quickly when her mother deserts her father to elope with wealthy Easterner Vernon Treloar. Left alone with her father, Bess begins to long for feminine companionship, and when an opportunity arises for Bess to visit her newly-remarried mother, her father consents. The little girl soon finds herself in a fairytale world of beautiful gowns and extravagant luxury. Believing that anything her mother does must be correct, Bess soon learns to smoke and drink, much to the displeasure of Kirke Livingston, who loves her but fears she has inherited her mother's weaknesses. Bess disregards his warnings until one day she finds her mother embracing another man. Disillusioned, she departs immediately for her father's cabin, traveling through the woods all night. At daybreak, Kirke finds her and wins her hand in marriage.

Original Title

The Sunset Trail

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Actors

Henry A. Barrows

William Elmer

Harrison Ford

Vivian Martin

Charles Ogle

Carmen Phillips

Crew

George Melford

Beulah Marie Dix

Alice McIver

Percy Hilburn