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  • The Disciple (1915)
  • 50 min | Western
The Disciple (1915)
50 min | Western

Jim Houston, the "Shootin' Iron" Parson, comes to Barren Gulch to reform the morals of the frontier community. He receives the support of "Birdshot" Bivens, the sheriff of the county. Jim's wife, Mary, however, is a weak character. She ...See moreJim Houston, the "Shootin' Iron" Parson, comes to Barren Gulch to reform the morals of the frontier community. He receives the support of "Birdshot" Bivens, the sheriff of the county. Jim's wife, Mary, however, is a weak character. She falls a prey to the seduction of Dr. Hardy, the village gambler and saloon keeper, and elopes with him. Jim Houston, forsaking the ministry, goes to the mountains and cares for his child in a log cabin home. Later the child falls very ill. Mary, in a mountain storm, comes unwittingly to their door. Dr. Hardy is sent for as the only physician in the district. He ministers to the child and confronts Houston, who intends to kill him. Mary is asked to make her choice between Houston and Dr. Hardy. She points towards the child and goes to its bedside. Houston forgives his wife and instead of killing Hardy permits him to go unharmed. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Director
Writers
Thomas H. Ince (screenplay) (story) | S. Barret McCormick (screenplay) (story)
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Joseph H. August (as Joe August)
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Oct 17, 1915 (United States)

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9 cast members
Name Known for
William S. Hart
Jim Houston Jim Houston   See fewer
Dorothy Dalton
Mary Houston Mary Houston   See fewer
Thelma Salter
Alice Houston Alice Houston   See fewer
Robert McKim
Doc Hardy Doc Hardy   See fewer
Charles K. French
Sheriff 'Birdshot' Bivens (as Charles French) Sheriff 'Birdshot' Bivens (as Charles French)   See fewer
Jean Hersholt
Mob Member (uncredited) Mob Member (uncredited)   See fewer
Bob Kortman
Bill Smith - Mob Leader (uncredited) Bill Smith - Mob Leader (uncredited)   See fewer
J.P. Lockney
Storekeeper (uncredited) Storekeeper (uncredited)   See fewer
Wedgwood Nowell
Undetermined Secondary Role (unconfirmed) (uncredited) Undetermined Secondary Role (unconfirmed) (uncredited)   See fewer
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