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Wikipedia article'Golden Rule Kate' is a 1917 American silent Western 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. ', 1917 The title role in this feature length western was a big departure for Glaum. One of the leading vamps of the mid 1910s—who played wicked dance hall girls in several westerns opposite William S. Hart—she stars here as the heroine, playing a female Bill Hart, with two pistols, before such roles were common among women. PlotThe setting is the Old West town of Paradise, Nevada, where a young woman, Mercedes Murphy (played by Louise Glaum), co-owns and operates a combination saloon and dance hall called the Red Hen with her business partner, Slick Barney (played by Jack Richardson). Her little half-sister, 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 good-hearted 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. When her little sister is sexually abused, Mercedes blames the reverend and is filled with wrath. She begins a vigorous attack on the church and goes gunning for him. But the Heller discovers that it was actually Mercedes' partner, Slick, who compromised Live's virtue and shoots him dead. After Mercedes learns that it was Slick and not the reverend who betrayed Live, she and the reverend become friends. She closes down the saloon and dance hall permanently and prepares to leave town with Live. The reverend then professes his love for her and begs her to stay. Cast in credits order* Louise Glaum as Mercedes Murphy aka "Golden Rule Kate" * William Conklin as Reverend Gavin McGregor * Jack Richardson as "Slick" Barney * Mildred Harris as Olive "Live" Sumner, Kate's half-sister * John Gilbert as the Heller Uncredited cast listed alphabetically* Gertrude Claire as Mrs. McGregor * Josephine Headley as Vegas Kate * J.P. Lockney as "Nose Paint" Jonas * Milton Ross as Jim Preston ReviewsA 'Los Angeles Times' review of Sunday, August 12, 1917, reads:
A 'Times' review of Wednesday, August 15, 1917, reads:
CensorshipLike many American films of the time, 'Golden Rule Kate' was subject to cuts by city and state film censorship boards. The Chicago Board of Censors issued the film an Adults Only permit and required the following changes: reel 1, flash gambling scenes and cut all scenes of women embracing men at the bar or women drinking at the bar; reel 2, flash two gambling scenes and cut all but one scene of girl pointing gun at minister and all but one scene of girl with gun holding back crowd at saloon; reel 3, cut close-up of blonde woman and man drinking at bar; reel 4, flash all gambling scenes and cut 5 scenes of man and girl embracing at bar; and reel 5, cut scene of shooting man. Preservation statusA print film still exists although possibly in an abridged form.[http://www.silentera.com/PSFL/data/G/GoldenRuleKate1917.html Progressive Silent Film List: 'Golden Rule Kate'] at silentera.com References | |
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