The Mother of the Ranch
Synopsis
James Collins leaves his dear old mother and goes West, where he becomes connected with the Bar Diamond Outfit. He finds the life of a cowboy arduous and the pay meager. The possibilities of owning a herd of his own by blotting brands or branding calves, occurs to him, as it has to many others, who desire quick results from very little effort. Six months later, he is a full-fledged cattle thief, branding cattle, under his own registered brand, while ostensibly an honest cowboy in the employ of the Bar Diamond Ranch. He writes his mother of his success and she, never dreaming of the hazardous occupation her son is following, plans to join him in the West.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 14, 1911
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Dwan
- Original Title
- The Mother of the Ranch
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- American Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Dwan
Department Leadership Roster
Allan Dwan
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mother of the Ranch
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What is The Mother of the Ranch about?
James Collins leaves his dear old mother and goes West, where he becomes connected with the Bar Diamond Outfit. He finds the life of a cowboy arduous and the pay meager. The possibilities of owning a herd of his own by blotting brands or branding calves, occurs to him, as it has to many others, who desire quick results from very little effort. Six months later, he is a full-fledged cattle thief, branding cattle, under his own registered brand, while ostensibly an honest cowboy in the employ of the Bar Diamond Ranch. He writes his mother of his success and she, never dreaming of the hazardous occupation her son is following, plans to join him in the West.
Who directed The Mother of the Ranch?
The Mother of the Ranch was directed by Allan Dwan.
Who stars in The Mother of the Ranch?
The principal cast of The Mother of the Ranch includes Louise Lester, J. Warren Kerrigan, Pauline Bush, Jack Richardson, George Periolat.
When was The Mother of the Ranch released and how long is it?
The Mother of the Ranch was released in 1911 with a total runtime of 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mother of the Ranch?
The Mother of the Ranch holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).