24 December 1917 Drama 50 mins
After his father dies amidst rumors that he was an oil swindler, Matthew Denton goes to Texas to discover the truth. But he has been spoiled by his mother and he has a hard time adjusting to his rough surroundings.
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Charles Ray as Matthew Denton
Doris May as Mabel Glenny
William Elmer as Banty Jones
Josef Swickard as Tom Glenny (as Joseph Swickard)
Jerome Storm as Jimmie Noonan
Gertrude Claire as Mrs. Denton
Lydia Knott as Mrs. Glenny
Charlotte Woods as A Country Girl (uncredited)
Ella Stuart Carson Writer
Rupert Hughes Story
Victor Schertzinger Director
Chester A. Lyons Director of Photography
G. Harold Percival Art Direction
United States 24 December 1917
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