Movie

The Forfeit (1919)

• March 10, 1919
• 50m

• Drama
• Western

Overview

Disinherited by his father, Jeffrey Masters leaves his New York home and amasses a fortune in Texas cattle country. When his younger brother Bob marries Elvine Van Blooren, known as Effie, contrary to his father's wishes, he also is disinherited. Like Jeffrey, Bob goes West, but turns to rustling and becomes the leader of a gang. When Effie, who knows nothing about Bob's involvement with the gang, learns about their hiding place, she informs on them for a much needed $10,000 reward.

Director

Frank Powell

Writers

Ridgwell Cullum, Frank Powell

Starring

House Peters, Jane Miller, William Human