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  • The Spirit of the Range (1912)
  • Short | Short, Western
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The Spirit of the Range (1912)
Short | Short, Western
Matty Dorian has always looked upon the head of the family with whom she lives as her father. One day he reveals that he is only her guardian, and that she has inherited from her actual father the "Bar Z" ranch in Wyoming; also, her only ...See moreMatty Dorian has always looked upon the head of the family with whom she lives as her father. One day he reveals that he is only her guardian, and that she has inherited from her actual father the "Bar Z" ranch in Wyoming; also, her only living biological relative is a brother whose whereabouts are unknown. Matty goes to Wyoming and runs the ranch; its foreman, Dick Owens, is a fellow of excellent qualities, but she refuses to eat at the same table with him, wishing to impress upon him the dignity of her control. Riding horseback over her land, she loses control of her horse; the young foreman saves her life and she is forced to acknowledge his favor. A bunch of her cowboys are attacked by the "Circle C" ranchers, but following her orders not to use firearms, they ride away with the insult unresented. Matty is looking at the picture of her father when she overhears the foreman say he is going to make an examination of the dividing fence broken by her neighbors, the "Circle C" ranchers. She appreciates his peril and is about to call him back but hesitates lest she encourage her interest in him. On the range he is attacked by the "Circle C" outfit and in the encounter is wounded. He hastily writes a note, asking Matty to bring him a rifle. She fastens it in the bridle of his horse and the faithful beast brings it to her. Jumping upon her horse, she rides to his rescue. Together they fight the enemy and when the foreman falls exhausted, she steps from cover and faces her opponents, who cease their attack and retire. A few days later, the foreman of the "Circle C" ranch calls to apologize for encroaching upon her preserves. His eyes light on the photograph on the table. He tells her it is a picture of his father. She then learns that he is her long-lost brother, and throws her arms about his neck. At this moment, her young foreman enters the room. She introduces him to her brother, confiding to him their love for each other. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Rollin S. Sturgeon
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Updated Oct 22, 1912
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Oct 22, 1912 (United States)

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Dick Owens (as Robert Burns) Dick Owens (as Robert Burns)   See fewer
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Mary Charleson
Matty Dorian Matty Dorian   See fewer
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