The Better Man (1916)

Big Jim Cullison, boss of the Henley logging camp, hires Grace Ivers. She proves very capable, and he comes to value her. Sometime later Jerry Henley, the owner of the camp, arrives on a tour of inspection, accompanied by his secretary, Graves. The latter is an old confidence man, who had once wronged Grace, and he threatens to expose her if she gives his game away. Jim overhears, kicking Graves out of the camp, forcing him to write a note to his employer, saying that he has been called out of town on business. Jim thinks Grace has fallen for Henley and steps aside. But when Henley departs Grace tells Jim she really loves him, and the lovers are united.

Director: Jay Hunt
Genre: Western
Runtime: 20 min
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Production: Bison Motion Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

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lost film

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More Films in Genre: Western

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Better Man about?
Big Jim Cullison, boss of the Henley logging camp, hires Grace Ivers. She proves very capable, and he comes to value her. Sometime later Jerry Henley, the owner of the camp, arrives on a tour of inspection, accompanied by his secretary, Graves. The latter is an old confidence man, who had once wronged Grace, and he threatens to expose her if she gives his game away. Jim overhears, kicking Graves out of the camp, forcing him to write a note to his employer, saying that he has been called out of town on business. Jim thinks Grace has fallen for Henley and steps aside. But when Henley departs Grace tells Jim she really loves him, and the lovers are united.
Who directed The Better Man?
The Better Man was directed by Jay Hunt.
Who stars in The Better Man?
The Better Man stars Jack Holt, Lucille Young, Jack Nelson, Albert MacQuarrie.
How long is The Better Man?
The Better Man has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
What genre is The Better Man?
The Better Man is a Western film.
Where was The Better Man produced?
The Better Man was produced in United States of America.