Bar Nothing
“A romance in which a wild Ranch is tamed by a Gentle Girl.”
Synopsis
Ranchers Bess Lynne and her invalid brother, Harold, seek the services of a competent foreman. Duke, of the "Bar Nothin'" ranch, rides into town and takes the job. Crooked cattle buyer Bill Harliss, aided by Bess's unscrupulous suitor, Stinson, tries to coerce the Lynnes to sell their herd at a low price. Duke learns of their scheme and forces him to buy the cattle at its full market value. As retribution, Stinson robs Duke and leaves him in the desert to die, but the foreman catches a stray horse and returns to the ranch. Stinson convinces Bess and Harold to return East with him, claiming that Duke has stolen their money and escaped into Mexico. As the train leaves the station, Duke chases and subdues Stinson, winning Bess for himself.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 2, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Sedgwick
- Screenplay & Story
- John Stone
- Original Title
- Bar Nothing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Sedgwick
John Stone, Clyde Westover
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Sedgwick
Director
John Stone
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Bar Nothing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bar Nothing
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bar Nothing about?
Ranchers Bess Lynne and her invalid brother, Harold, seek the services of a competent foreman. Duke, of the "Bar Nothin'" ranch, rides into town and takes the job. Crooked cattle buyer Bill Harliss, aided by Bess's unscrupulous suitor, Stinson, tries to coerce the Lynnes to sell their herd at a low price. Duke learns of their scheme and forces him to buy the cattle at its full market value. As retribution, Stinson robs Duke and leaves him in the desert to die, but the foreman catches a stray horse and returns to the ranch. Stinson convinces Bess and Harold to return East with him, claiming that Duke has stolen their money and escaped into Mexico. As the train leaves the station, Duke chases and subdues Stinson, winning Bess for himself.
Who directed Bar Nothing?
Bar Nothing was directed by Edward Sedgwick.
Who stars in Bar Nothing?
The principal cast of Bar Nothing includes Buck Jones, Ruth Renick, Arthur Edmund Carewe, Jim Farley, William Buckley.
When was Bar Nothing released and how long is it?
Bar Nothing was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 50m.