Hearts of the West (1910)
Dick Cross and another cowboy happen to be watching Alice, the banker's daughter, picking her way among the rocks when they see her jump back and utter a piercing scream. Instantly. Dick has whipped out his six-shooter. A shot flies over the head of the petrified girl and crushes a seven- foot rattler. Naturally, the gratitude of the girl is a sure means of introduction, which grows into acquaintanceship, and lands them both in her father's bank, which is fortunately open through vacancies: Dick, securing the position of teller. The warm acquaintance between Dick and the girl matures into a strong bond of love, and although of poor parentage, the banker's family give their consent to the engagement. With the initial visit of Dick's parents to the home of the banker, the latter are visibly shocked at their plain and homely appearance and they receive the old couple rather coldly. For the first time Dick becomes ashamed of his honest but old-fashioned, shabbily-attired parents and he leaves them unwelcomed in his fiancée's home. Shortly after, a package of money is missed at the bank and Dick is suspected and arrested. The girl appeals to her father, but he is obdurate and will not interfere. Apprising Dick's parents of his plight, the girl accompanies them to the jail, where with tears and words of love, they assure the boy of their absolute faith in his innocence. Meanwhile, alterations are in progress at the bank, and with the removal of desks, partitions, etc., the discovery of the lost package is disclosed. With renewed faith, the banker hastens to the jail, clears the situation, and secures the exoneration and liberation of Dick. The banker and his wife entreat him to return to their home but Dick turns to the love that was unfailing in his bitter hour of trial and he goes back with his parents. Nothing remains then for the rich folks to do nut to ask forgiveness and entreat pardon, in the house of Dick, for his incarceration and for the snub given his parents.
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| Mark M. Dintenfass | Producer |
