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The Homesteaders (1916)
Short | Short, Drama, Western

The Homesteaders (1916)

Short | Short, Drama, Western

Schoolteacher Carey Graves is advised to take her semi-invalid mother to another climate for the benefit of her health. Accordingly she goes West, where she plans to homestead a government claim, build a shack on it, and develop it into ...See moreSchoolteacher Carey Graves is advised to take her semi-invalid mother to another climate for the benefit of her health. Accordingly she goes West, where she plans to homestead a government claim, build a shack on it, and develop it into her own ranch while she gives her mother the benefit of the climate and a chance for health. About the same time Shirley Wells, a wealthy young clubman from Boston, weary of conventional life, also goes West, accidentally selecting the same spot chosen by Carey. The place selected is in the region around Rock Crest, Nevada. Hamilton Osborne, a wealthy ranch owner and a domineering sort of man, rules over the region. He looks upon women as playthings, and immediately upon the arrival of Carey attempts to work his way into her good graces. His manner is so insulting that Wells steps in to protect the girl. The result is a spirit of enmity between the two men. Carey settles upon a parcel of land owned by the government, but used by Osborne for cattle-grazing. Osborne resents what he pleases to term an intrusion and orders Carey off. Carey drives him away with a rifle. In the meantime Wells has done everything in his power to make Carey and her mother comfortable and a bond of interest springs up between them. Osborne notes the turn of events with growing jealousy and decides to take drastic action to turn things in his favor. One day while strolling among the foothills Carey discovers a puma lair. She fondles the cubs playfully. Osborne, who had been following her, seizes this opportunity. Carey's screams attract the attention of Wells, who is out puma hunting. He hurries to the scene, but before he can intercept the puma, which he had been hunting, leaps towards the lair, lands upon and seriously injures Osborne. Wells raises his gun, fires and kills the puma before it can attack Carey. Carey and Wells take Osborne to a nearby hut and gradually nurse him back to health. He is so grateful to Carey for her assistance and so charmed by her treatment that he offers to marry her, but she tells him that she loves Wells. Osborne overcomes his natural jealousy, calls Wells, and repeats Carey's declaration. Wells proposes to Carey, is accepted, and as a wedding gift Osborne offers to set them up for life. Wells, however, refuses the kindness and then reveals his identity, adding that he is wealthy and needs no help. The story then fades out into a picture of happiness. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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4 cast members

Name	Known for
Patricia Palmer Carey Graves (as Margaret Gibson) Carey Graves (as Margaret Gibson) See fewer	The Hidden Law (1916)
John Oaker Shirley Wells Shirley Wells See fewer	Joan the Woman (1916)
Roy Watson Hamilton Osborne Hamilton Osborne See fewer	Chasing Trouble (1926)
Jane Keckley Carey's Mother Carey's Mother See fewer	The Country Doctor (1927)