Plot Summary

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.

Movie Details

Original Title
The Tavern Keeper's Son
Status
released
Original Language
en

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Cast

Frank Borzage as Juan Capella

Frank Borzage

Juan Capella

Estelle Allen as Dolores - Juan's Sweetheart

Estelle Allen

Dolores - Juan's Sweetheart

Louise Glaum as Carmen - the Dance Hall Girl

Louise Glaum

Carmen - the Dance Hall Girl

Gertrude Claire as Señora Capella - Juan's Mother

Gertrude Claire

Señora Capella - Juan's Mother

J.P. Lockney as Señor Capella - Juan's Father

J.P. Lockney

Señor Capella - Juan's Father

Production Companies

Broncho Film Company