Golden Rule Kate

Golden Rule Kate is a 1917 American silent western drama film starring Louise Glaum, William Conklin, Jack Richardson, Mildred Harris, and John Gilbert. It was directed by Reginald Barker from a story written by Monte M. Katterjohn and produced and distributed by the Triangle Film Corporation.

The setting is the Old West town of Paradise, Nevada, where a young woman, Mercedes Murphy played by Louise Glaum, coowns and operates a combination saloon and dance hall called the Red Hen with her business partner, Slick Barney played by Jack Richardson. Her little halfsister, Olive Live Sumner played by Mildred Harris, who is crippled, lives with her and she makes every effort to protect the child. A tough, but goodhearted businesswoman, Mercedes shows a tender side at home with Live. Her partner, Slick, and a cowboy called the Heller played by John Gilbert, who has a heart of gold, are both interested in Live.A reform movement comes to Paradise with the arrival of Reverend Gavin McGregor played by William Conklin, who wants to clean up the town and sets up a church next to the saloon and dance hall. Initially, Mercedes is opposed to the church and there is immediate antagonism between her and the reverend. He and Mercedes come to respect each other, however, and she is so impressed by his sermons that she closes down her business. ........

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