Golden Rule Kate (1917)
50 min
The setting is the Old West town of Paradise, Nevada, where a young woman, Mercedes Murphy (played by Louise Glaum), co-owns and operates a combination saloon and dance hall called the Red Hen with her business partner, Slick Barney (played by Jack Richardson). Her little half-sister, Olive "Live" Sumner (played by Mildred Harris), who is crippled, lives with her and she makes every effort to protect the child. A tough, but good-hearted businesswoman, Mercedes shows a tender side at home with Live. Her partner, Slick, and a cowboy called the Heller (played by John Gilbert), who has a heart of gold, are both interested in Live.
- Release date
- August 12, 1917
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- Louise Glaum as Golden Rule Kate
- William Conklin as Rev. Gavin MacGregor
- Jack Richardson as Slick Barney
- Mildred Harris as Olive - Kate's Sister
- John Gilbert as The Heller
- Gertrude Claire as Mrs. MacGregor
- Josephine Headley as Vegas Kate
- J.P. Lockney as The Drunk
- Milton Ross as Jim Preston
Crew
- Reginald Barker · Director
- Monte M. Katterjohn · Writer
- Joseph H. August · Cinematographer
- Robert Newhard · Cinematographer