Where the Trail Divides
Originally released in 1914. Where the Trail Divides is a western film. directed by James Neill. At just 55 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Robert Edeson, Theodore Roberts, and Jack W. Johnston
Synopsis
Col. Landers adopts two children, "How," an Indian boy, and Bess, whose parents were killed in an Indian uprising. When the children are grown, How proposes to Bess, whom he has loved since his childhood. She accepts his proposal, thus angering Clayton Craig, Lander's nephew who also wants to marry her. After Lander's death, How is exiled from the ranch, so he and Bess buy new land. One day, after he has been away, How returns to his cabin to see Bess and Craig embracing. How grants Bess her freedom after which she marries Craig and moves to New York. Some time later, How discovers oil on the land that he gave Bess, so he follows them to New York. There he finds that Craig has been unfaithful to Bess. In the end, Bess rejects Craig so that she and How can remarry and find "a trail to happiness together." -From TCM.com Database, powered by the AFI.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Robert Edeson
as 'How' Landor
Theodore Roberts
as Colonel William Landor
Jack W. Johnston
as Clayton Craig (as J.W. Johnston)
Winifred Kingston
as Bess Landor
James Neill
as Sam Rowland
Constance Adams
as Mrs. Rowland
Fred Montague
as Rev. John Eaton
Antrim Short
as Little 'How'
Mary Higby
as Little Bess (as Mary Jane Higbee)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Where the Trail Divides about?
Col. Landers adopts two children, "How," an Indian boy, and Bess, whose parents were killed in an Indian uprising. When the children are grown, How proposes to Bess, whom he has loved since his chi...
Who directed Where the Trail Divides?
Where the Trail Divides was directed by James Neill.
How long is Where the Trail Divides?
Where the Trail Divides has a runtime of 0 hours and 55 minutes (55 minutes total).
When was Where the Trail Divides released?
Where the Trail Divides was released on October 12, 1914 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Where the Trail Divides?
The main cast of Where the Trail Divides includes Robert Edeson, Theodore Roberts, Jack W. Johnston, Winifred Kingston, James Neill.