The Mother of the Ranch (1911)
James Collins leaves his dear old mother and goes West, where he becomes connected with the Bar Diamond Outfit. He finds the life of a cowboy arduous and the pay meager. The possibilities of owning a herd of his own by blotting brands or branding calves, occurs to him, as it has to many others, who desire quick results from very little effort. Six months later, he is a full-fledged cattle thief, branding cattle, under his own registered brand, while ostensibly an honest cowboy in the employ of the Bar Diamond Ranch. He writes his mother of his success and she, never dreaming of the hazardous occupation her son is following, plans to join him in the West.
Director: Allan Dwan
Genre: Western
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: September 14, 1911
Cast
- Louise Lester - Mrs. Collins
- J. Warren Kerrigan - Ed Neville - the Ranch Foreman
- Pauline Bush
- Jack Richardson - James Collins
- George Periolat - The Ranchman
- Wallace Reid - The Mother's Friend Back East
- Pete Morrison - Cowhand
- Carl Morrison - Cowhand
Production: American Film Manufacturing Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
silent film
More Films by Director: Allan Dwan
More Films in Genre: Western
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Mother of the Ranch about?
- James Collins leaves his dear old mother and goes West, where he becomes connected with the Bar Diamond Outfit. He finds the life of a cowboy arduous and the pay meager. The possibilities of owning a herd of his own by blotting brands or branding calves, occurs to him, as it has to many others, who desire quick results from very little effort. Six months later, he is a full-fledged cattle thief, branding cattle, under his own registered brand, while ostensibly an honest cowboy in the employ of the Bar Diamond Ranch. He writes his mother of his success and she, never dreaming of the hazardous occupation her son is following, plans to join him in the West.
- Who directed The Mother of the Ranch?
- The Mother of the Ranch was directed by Allan Dwan.
- Who stars in The Mother of the Ranch?
- The Mother of the Ranch stars Louise Lester, J. Warren Kerrigan, Pauline Bush, Jack Richardson, George Periolat, Wallace Reid.
- How long is The Mother of the Ranch?
- The Mother of the Ranch has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is The Mother of the Ranch?
- The Mother of the Ranch is a Western film.
- Where was The Mother of the Ranch produced?
- The Mother of the Ranch was produced in United States of America.