Movie Description
On the Cactus Trail
(1912)Overview
Dan Clayton, a young easterner, is engaged to pretty Vedah Powers. Desirous of making his fortune Clayton goes west and becomes a prospector. After six months he has almost forgotten Vedah, and his letters are far and few between. Patiently Vedah waits each day for the postman, and her heart is almost breaking when no word comes from Dan. Meanwhile, Dan gets into bad company, takes to drinking, meets a Mexican girl, and marries her. His money gives out and he writes Vedah that he has met with an accident while prospecting and asks her to send him some money. Unable to stand the torturing suspense longer, Vedah boards the next train, and starts west to find Dan.
Featured Crew
Cast
Jim Andrews
Vedah Powers
Dan Clayton
The Sheriff's Mother
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Facts
Original TitleOn the Cactus Trail
Status Released
Release Information
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1912-07-02
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 00h 12m
Production CompaniesThe Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Genres
- Western

























