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On the Cactus Trail

On the Cactus Trail

Jul 02, 1912 · 12m

Rated 9 out of 10

Director

Gilbert M. Anderson

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.

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About On the Cactus Trail

What is On the Cactus Trail about?

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…

When was On the Cactus Trail released?

On the Cactus Trail was released on July 2, 1912.

How long is On the Cactus Trail?

On the Cactus Trail runs 12 minutes.

Who directed On the Cactus Trail?

On the Cactus Trail was directed by Gilbert M. Anderson.

Who is in the cast of On the Cactus Trail?

The cast of On the Cactus Trail includes Gilbert M. Anderson (Jim Andrews), Vedah Bertram (Vedah Powers), Fred Church (Dan Clayton), Brinsley Shaw and Victor Potel.