For the Soul of Rafael
“A MAGNIFICENT LOVE STORY OF OLD CALIFORNIA”
Synopsis
Marta Estevan is ready to leave the convent where she has been reared. Dona Luisa Artega, mother of Rafael and the young girl's guardian, arranges a marriage between the two, because she thinks that Marta's influence will rescue her son from the wild life he is leading and make a man of him. Marta rescues the American Bryton, when he is attacked by Indians, and falls in love with him.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Garson
- Screenplay & Story
- Lenore J. Coffee, Marah Ellis Ryan, Charles E. Whittaker, Dorothy Yost
- Original Title
- For the Soul of Rafael
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Garson Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Garson
Lenore J. Coffee, Marah Ellis Ryan, Charles E. Whittaker, Dorothy Yost
Arthur Edeson
Department Leadership Roster
Lenore J. Coffee
Writer
Harry Garson
Director
Arthur Edeson
Director of Photography
Dorothy Yost
Writer
Charles E. Whittaker
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About For the Soul of Rafael
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What is For the Soul of Rafael about?
Marta Estevan is ready to leave the convent where she has been reared. Dona Luisa Artega, mother of Rafael and the young girl's guardian, arranges a marriage between the two, because she thinks that Marta's influence will rescue her son from the wild life he is leading and make a man of him. Marta rescues the American Bryton, when he is attacked by Indians, and falls in love with him.
Who directed For the Soul of Rafael?
For the Soul of Rafael was directed by Harry Garson.
Who stars in For the Soul of Rafael?
The principal cast of For the Soul of Rafael includes Clara Kimball Young, Bertram Grassby, Ruth King, Eugenie Besserer, Juan de la Cruz.
When was For the Soul of Rafael released and how long is it?
For the Soul of Rafael was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Is For the Soul of Rafael based on a book or true story?
For the Soul of Rafael is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Marah Ellis Ryan".