The Race for a Mine (1914)
The Sunset Mining Company is in sore straits, when Porter and Morton, the heads of the concern, receive a letter written by "M.B. Parker," of Hynes' Station, offering them an option on a promising borax mine. Baxter, a real estate sharp, enters the office while the partners are in the next room. The man learns of the Parker offer and resolves to take it up himself. He dashes for the railroad station. The stenographer, however, has seen Baxter read the letter. She imparts her discovery to her employers. Fearing lest Baxter will snap up the option. Morton hastens to the station. He arrives a minute too late. Undaunted, he hires a racing automobile and races away for Hynes' Station. The real estate sharp arrives at Hynes' Station ahead of Morton. Hiring a rig, the man drives toward the Parker home. Morton is compelled to stop for gasoline, and is held up for ten minutes. A Mexican holds up Margaret. After felling the girl, he robs her. Margaret recovers consciousness just as Baxter approaches. Fearing lest his rival catch up with him, the scoundrel leaves the girl lying in the road. Morton drives up a few minutes later and learns of the robbery. He goes in pursuit of the thief and surprises him in the act of examining the proceeds of the holdup. A desperate battle ensues. Morton throws the bandit from a cliff, injuring him mortally. Returning to Margaret the boy restores the valuables the Mexican had stolen. Margaret then learns that the delay has probably cost Morton a chance for a fortune. Morton tells her of Baxter's villainy. With a mysterious smile, Margaret requests him to drive her to the Parker home. The two find Baxter trying to enter the house. Margaret leaps from the machine. Taking a key from her pocket, she opens the door of the house, after which she announces that she is "M.B. Parker." Baffled, Baxter slinks away. A few minutes later Morton has the coveted option in his possession.
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| E.D. Horkheimer | Producer |
| H.M. Horkheimer | Producer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Harry Hoffman | |
| Clifford Lee | |
| Roy Howard | |
| Elinor Raye |
