The Virginian (1923)
Molly Wood arrives in a small western town to be the new schoolmarm. The Virginian, foreman on a local ranch, takes a shine to her, and vows that he will make her love him. The Virginian's best friend, Steve, falls in with bad guys led by Trampas. The Virginian catches them cattle rustling. As foreman, he must give the order to hang his friend. Trampas gets away and shoots the Virginian in the back. Molly nurses him to health, and falls in love with him. They plan to marry, but on their wedding day Trampas returns, looking for trouble.
Director: Tom Forman
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Kenneth Harlan as The Virginian |
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Florence Vidor as Molly Wood |
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Russell Simpson as Trampas |
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Pat O'Malley as Steve |
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Raymond Hatton as Shorty |
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Milton Ross as Judge Henry |
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Sam Allen as Uncle Hughie |
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Bert Hadley as Spanish Ed |
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Fred Gamble as Fat Drummer |
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Cammilla Johnson as Little Girl |
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Lon Poff as Shorty's Chum |
| Directing | Tom Forman | Director |
| Writing | Hope Loring | Writer |
| Writing | Louis D. Lighton | Writer |
| Writing | Owen Wister | Novel |
| Camera | Harry Perry | Director of Photography |