Golden Rule Kate
Synopsis
The setting is the Old West town of Paradise, Nevada, where a young woman, Mercedes Murphy (played by Louise Glaum), co-owns and operates a combination saloon and dance hall called the Red Hen with her business partner, Slick Barney (played by Jack Richardson). Her little half-sister, Olive "Live" Sumner (played by Mildred Harris), who is crippled, lives with her and she makes every effort to protect the child. A tough, but good-hearted businesswoman, Mercedes shows a tender side at home with Live. Her partner, Slick, and a cowboy called the Heller (played by John Gilbert), who has a heart of gold, are both interested in Live.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 12, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Reginald Barker
- Screenplay & Story
- Monte M. Katterjohn
- Original Title
- Golden Rule Kate
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Triangle Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Reginald Barker
Monte M. Katterjohn
Robert Newhard, Joseph H. August
Department Leadership Roster
Reginald Barker
Director
Monte M. Katterjohn
Writer
Robert Newhard
Director of Photography
Joseph H. August
Director of Photography
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 Golden Rule Kate
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What is Golden Rule Kate about?
The setting is the Old West town of Paradise, Nevada, where a young woman, Mercedes Murphy (played by Louise Glaum), co-owns and operates a combination saloon and dance hall called the Red Hen with her business partner, Slick Barney (played by Jack Richardson). Her little half-sister, Olive "Live" Sumner (played by Mildred Harris), who is crippled, lives with her and she makes every effort to protect the child. A tough, but good-hearted businesswoman, Mercedes shows a tender side at home with Live. Her partner, Slick, and a cowboy called the Heller (played by John Gilbert), who has a heart of gold, are both interested in Live.
Who directed Golden Rule Kate?
Golden Rule Kate was directed by Reginald Barker.
Who stars in Golden Rule Kate?
The principal cast of Golden Rule Kate includes Louise Glaum, William Conklin, Jack Richardson, Mildred Harris, John Gilbert.
When was Golden Rule Kate released and how long is it?
Golden Rule Kate was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Golden Rule Kate?
Golden Rule Kate holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).