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Gene of the Northland

1915-08-07 · 20 min · ★ 8.0

Western

Jeanne La Roche lives alone with her brother in the great northwestern country. Jacques is a ne'er-do-well and has fallen under the suspicion of the mounted police, two of whom are dispatched to arrest him for robbery. The stolen goods are found in his home. Jeanne is too young to be left in their lonely cabin, so she is taken to the post, where the wife of the proprietor welcomes her and gives her a home. Several years later, Donald McLean wins her for his wife. Meantime Jacques escapes from prison, eludes his pursuers and takes refuge in McLean's home.

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Directors
J.J. Clark
Production companies
Bison Motion Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Gene GauntierGene GauntierJeanne La Roche
J.J. ClarkJ.J. ClarkDonald McLean
Lydia Yeamans TitusLydia Yeamans TitusMother Morey
Duke WorneJacques

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