That Girl Montana


1921

Film Details

Release Date
Jan 1921
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Pathé Exchange, Inc.
Distribution Company
Pathé Exchange, Inc.
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the novel That Girl Montana by Marah Ellis Ryan (New York, 1901).

Synopsis

Lee Holly, a cardsharp, has brought up his daughter, Monte, in boys' clothing, She escapes to an Indian village when Holly is chased out of town and remains there two years with her friend Akkomi, resuming feminine attire and taking the name Tana. Dan Overton, a young prospector, becomes interested in her and takes her to live with white people in a boardinghouse. She is introduced by Dan to his mining partner Harris as Montana Rivers, the daughter of a partner of his, but Harris recognizes her as "Lee Holly's brat" and denounces her. Dan defends her, and after Harris suffers a paralyzing stroke he relents and makes her a partner in their mine. Holly comes to their camp after they strike gold and is killed by Harris, who learns that Tana is the daughter stolen from him. Dan's unfaithful wife is killed by a jealous lover, freeing him to marry Tana.

Film Details

Release Date
Jan 1921
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Pathé Exchange, Inc.
Distribution Company
Pathé Exchange, Inc.
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the novel That Girl Montana by Marah Ellis Ryan (New York, 1901).

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