The Tavern Keeper's Son (1915)

7.0/10 20 min Drama

Overview

Juan Capella, the son of a poor Spanish tavern keeper, and his wife, learning of the discovery of gold on the American River near Sacramento, runs away from his parents and sweetheart to make his fortune. The tavern keeper is in debt and places a mortgage on the tavern in order to prevent it being seized to pay another debt.

Cast

Frank Borzage

Juan Capella

Estelle Allen

Dolores - Juan's Sweetheart

Louise Glaum

Carmen - the Dance Hall Girl

Gertrude Claire

Señora Capella - Juan's Mother

J.P. Lockney

Señor Capella - Juan's Father

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