Riddle Gawne
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
William S. Hart
William S. Hart
Katherine Macdonald
Lon Chaney
Gretchen Lederer
Gertrude Short
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
Jefferson "Riddle" Gawne seeks vengeance against the man who killed his younger brother and absconded with his sister-in-law, leaving their little daughter Jane homeless. Taking charge of Jane, he searches in vain for the murderer for many years, then settles on his own ranch. Gawne's hatred of women dissipates when he meets Kathleen Harkness, the attractive and refined daughter of a cattle rustler in Hame Bozzam's gang. Hame, who wants Kathleen for himself, has Gawne shot, but he is nursed back to health by Blanche Dillon. Determined to rid the town of the gang, Gawne ousts Hame's pawn, sheriff Reb Butler, then leads a group of cowboys to the outlaw's headquarters. After they set the place on fire, however, Gawne learns that Hame has abducted Kathleen. He rides to her rescue but is seriously injured in a fight with the outlaw, after which Hame admits that he killed Gawne's brother. Upon hearing this, Gawne struggles to his feet and is able to throw Hame over a cliff to his death. Gawne then recovers under Kathleen's care.
Cast
William S. Hart
Katherine Macdonald
Lon Chaney
Gretchen Lederer
Gertrude Short
Leon Kent
Milton Ross
E. B. Tilton
Crew
Film Details
Technical Specs
Quotes
Trivia
Only one reel of this film is known to exist.
Notes
A modern source credits George Field with the role of "Nigger" Paisley. The novel was serialized in Argosy magazine, October-November 1917. Although all reviews credit William S. Hart with direction, the 1921 MPSD lists this film among Lambert Hillyer's directorial credits. A modern source lists Hillyer as assistant director.
