The Trainer’s Daughter, or A Race for Love (1907)

1907 · Silent film · 12 min · dir. J. Searle Dawley

• Drama

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Synopsis

Jack and the daughter of a horse trainer are in love with each other, but when the trainer discovers them together, he makes it clear that Jack is unwelcome. Later, at the stables, another suitor for the daughter's hand appears. An unusual agreement is reached, under which the result of a race will determine which of the two the daughter will marry. But Jack's rival proves to be unscrupulous, and he will stop at nothing to be successful.

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Details

Director

J. Searle Dawley

Studio

Edison Studios

Released

1907-11-23

Running time

12 minutes

Cast & crew

• J. Searle Dawley Director
• MMiss DeVarney
• Edward Boulden
• WWilliam Sorelle
• Mr. Sullivan

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