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The Meddler (1925)

Genre : Western

Runtime : 50M

Director : Arthur Rosson

Synopsis

Richard Gilmore, a staid Wall Street broker, is jilted by Dot Parkhurst when he fails to provide her with the romance and adventure that she wants out of life. Richard then goes west in an effort to prove himself a man and becomes a highwayman known as "The Meddler," robbing people only to return to them all that he stole, keeping only a valueless memento for himself.

Actors

William Desmond
William Desmond
Richard Gilmore
Gloria Roy
Gloria Roy
Gloria Canfield
Claire Anderson
Claire Anderson
Dorothy Parkhurst
Albert J. Smith
Albert J. Smith
Bud Meyers
Jack Dougherty
Jack Dougherty
Jesse Canfield
C.L. Sherwood
C.L. Sherwood
Sheriff
Kate Lester
Kate Lester
Mrs. Gilmore
George Grandee
George Grandee
Secretary
D.R.O. Hatswell
D.R.O. Hatswell
Captain Forsythe

Crews

Arthur Rosson
Arthur Rosson
Director
Miles Overholt
Miles Overholt
Story

Posters and backgrounds

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