The Half-Breed
Synopsis
In an attempt to brand himself as a serious actor, the smiling swashbuckler Douglas Fairbanks starred in THE HALF-BREED (1916), a Western melodrama written by Anita Loos and directed with flair by Allan Dwan. Fairbanks stars as Lo Dorman, who has been ostracized from society because of this mixed ethnicity - his Native American mother was abandoned by his white father. When Lo catches the eye of the rich white debutante Nellie (Jewel Carmen), he becomes a target for the racist Sheriff Dunn (Sam De Grasse), who wants to break them up and take Nelli for his own. This love triangle becomes a quadrangle with the arrival of Teresa (Alma Rubens), who is on the run from the law. Through fire and fury Lo must decide who and what he truly loves.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 30, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Dwan
- Screenplay & Story
- Anita Loos, Bret Harte
- Original Title
- The Half-Breed
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Fine Arts Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Dwan
Anita Loos, Bret Harte
D.W. Griffith
Department Leadership Roster
Allan Dwan
Director
Anita Loos
Writer
D.W. Griffith
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Half-Breed.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Half-Breed.
MovieLens[30K:40K]
All BluRay Movies EVER
desc
BD Release: Past-1960
Movies released in 4K Blu-ray format - Past-1960
Similar Titles to The Half-Breed
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.2
9.0
7.0
7.3
5.7
7.0
6.8
9.0
8.0
10.0
8.0
8.0
6.1
3.7
More Like The Half-Breed
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Half-Breed
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Half-Breed about?
In an attempt to brand himself as a serious actor, the smiling swashbuckler Douglas Fairbanks starred in THE HALF-BREED (1916), a Western melodrama written by Anita Loos and directed with flair by Allan Dwan. Fairbanks stars as Lo Dorman, who has been ostracized from society because of this mixed ethnicity - his Native American mother was abandoned by his white father. When Lo catches the eye of the rich white debutante Nellie (Jewel Carmen), he becomes a target for the racist Sheriff Dunn (Sam De Grasse), who wants to break them up and take Nelli for his own. This love triangle becomes a quadrangle with the arrival of Teresa (Alma Rubens), who is on the run from the law. Through fire and fury Lo must decide who and what he truly loves.
Who directed The Half-Breed?
The Half-Breed was directed by Allan Dwan.
Who stars in The Half-Breed?
The principal cast of The Half-Breed includes Douglas Fairbanks, Alma Rubens, Sam De Grasse, Tom Wilson, Frank Brownlee.
When was The Half-Breed released and how long is it?
The Half-Breed was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.