Wildfire (1915)
John Keefe, a gambler, shoots and kills Robert Barrington in an argument over a card game. Keefe steals Barrington's papers and forges a bill of sale to himself for Barrington's stable of race horses back east. The stable includes the prize filly, Wildfire. Meanwhile, Barrington's daughters, Henrietta and Myrtle, are becoming worried about their father's long absence in the West. John Garrison, the sheriff of the town in which Barrington was killed, goes East to investigate. He suspects Keefe (now called John Duffy) and begins to build a case, causing Henrietta to become suspicious. Keefe, realizing that the game is almost up, tries to get Wildfire's jockey to throw the big race, but Henrietta saves the day and Wildfire wins.
Cast
- Lillian Russell - Henrietta Barrington
- Lionel Barrymore - John Keefe
- William C. Chamberlin - Walker
- James J. Gorman - Gorman
- Riley Hatch - Matt Donovan (as William Riley Hatch)
- James J. Jeffrey - Chappy Raster
- Walter Kendig - Marty Green
- George E. Mack - Mack (as Georgie Mack)
- Leone Morgan - Myrtle Barrington
- Stuart R. Morris - Bob Barrington
Screenplay
- C.B. Hoadley (Scenario Writer)
- George V. Hobart (Theatre Play)
- George Broadhurst (Theatre Play)
Keywords
card game, gambler
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Wildfire about?
- John Keefe, a gambler, shoots and kills Robert Barrington in an argument over a card game. Keefe steals Barrington's papers and forges a bill of sale to himself for Barrington's stable of race horses back east. The stable includes the prize filly, Wildfire. Meanwhile, Barrington's daughters, Henrietta and Myrtle, are becoming worried about their father's long absence in the West. John Garrison, the sheriff of the town in which Barrington was killed, goes East to investigate. He suspects Keefe (now called John Duffy) and begins to build a case, causing Henrietta to become suspicious. Keefe, realizing that the game is almost up, tries to get Wildfire's jockey to throw the big race, but Henrietta saves the day and Wildfire wins.
- Who directed Wildfire?
- Wildfire was directed by Edwin Middleton.
- Who stars in Wildfire?
- Wildfire stars Lillian Russell, Lionel Barrymore, William C. Chamberlin, James J. Gorman, Riley Hatch, James J. Jeffrey.
- How long is Wildfire?
- Wildfire has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Wildfire?
- Wildfire is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was Wildfire produced?
- Wildfire was produced in United States of America.