The Spoilers
Cast & Crew
Colin Campbell
William Farnum
Kathlyn Williams
Thomas Santschi
Bessie Eyton
Frank M. Clark
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
Roy Glenister and his partner Dextry, owners of the richest mine in Alaska, go to the States during the winter after Glenister has reached an "understanding" with dance hall girl Cherry Malotte. Meanwhile, in Washington, Alex McNamara wants to send corrupt Judge Stillman to Nome to further his scheme to rob all of the mine owners in Alaska of their claims. When the judge becomes ill, he sends his unwitting niece Helen Chester with the important documents to Alaska. On the trip, she meets and is mutually attracted to Glenister. In Alaska, McNamara's scheme is almost accomplished until Glenister and Dextry, with the aid of lawyer Bill Wheaton, precipitate the arrest of the conspirators and the restoration of their claims. The Bronco Kid, who with Cherry had hoped to keep Helen and Glenister apart, turns out to be Helen's long-lost brother. In the end, Helen and Glenister confess their love for each other.
Director
Colin Campbell
Cast
William Farnum
Kathlyn Williams
Thomas Santschi
Bessie Eyton
Frank M. Clark
Jack F. Mcdonald
Wheeler Oakman
N. Macgregor
W. H. Ryno
Crew
Film Details
Technical Specs
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Notes
Because of the great popularity of The Spoilers in its original nine reel version, Selig shot additional scenes for the film in 1915 and released it in a twelve reel version in early 1916. This version began with shots of Rex Beach in his study after the characters were introduced. According to Motion Picture News this was Beach's only screen appearance. Some contemporary sources list the original release at eight reels. Many versions of the Rex Beach novel have been filmed, including a 1923 Goldwyn release directed by Lambert Hillyer, and a 1930 Paramount version directed by Edwin Carewe starring Gary Cooper (see AFI Catalog of Feature Films, 1921-30); John Wayne, Marlene Dietrich and Randolph Scott starred in a version directed by Ray Enright for Universal in 1942 (see AFI Catalog of Feature Films, 1941-50); and in 1956, Universal released a version directed by Jesse Hibbs starring Anne Baxter and Jeff Chandler.
