The Half-Breed's Way (1912)
David Miller, a western farmer, is betrothed to Marie Mantell, an eastern girl. He is addicted to drink and his constant imbibing of whiskey brutalizes his nature. He goes east and marries Marie, bringing her to a desolate western farm. He continues drinking and his young wife suffers much cruelty at his hands. A half-breed cowboy, who is employed at the ranch, becomes devoted to her to the extent of protecting her at crucial moments when the farmer, in a drunken state, threatens to strike her. Phillip Hall, an easterner, comes west for his health and is given work by Miller. He is hurt in a round-up and nursed by Marie. He is a ray of light in her desolate life, and the easterner's heart is full of pity for the young wife. David goes on a drunken rampage and destroys Marie's little garden, which she has nurtured tenderly. When she remonstrates with him, he menaces her life. The half-breed again puts himself between them and David knocks him to the ground. The half-breed picks himself up and the sight of the weeping woman makes him swear Indian vengeance. Getting a rifle, he follows the farmer, who had mounted his horse, and rode away, and shoots him. Miller falls near Philip, who has been reading in the woods, and when his calls bring the sheriff and his men, he is accused of the crime. The half-breed has returned to the house, and when the sheriff stops at Miller's ranch with his prisoner, the half-breed maintains an Indian stolidity until Marie and Philip, in the stress of the situation, divulge their love for each other. He confesses it was he that killed the farmer and makes a dash for liberty, with the posse in chase. They gain on him when a shot rings out. The half-breed prefers death at his own hands rather than give himself into the hands of the law.
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GenresShort
Western
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| Tom Ricketts | Director |
| David Horsley | Producer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Harry von Meter | |
| Vivian Rich | |
| George Beech | |
| Donald MacDonald |
