The Story of the Olive
Synopsis
In Southern California lived Jose de Cabrillo on an estate which he had inherited from his ancestors, who obtained the land from the King of Spain. The scene is laid in the year 1840, "Before the Gringo came." A young American, Sam Blythe. who wishes to settle in California, notices in riding by the gate of the ranch, that it is offered for sale. He says he will buy it if the olive industry is what he desires. Mercedes, the daughter of Jose, is incensed at the thought of her father's selling the ranch, and especially so when she thinks of an American as a possible owner.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 6, 1914
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sydney Ayres
- Screenplay & Story
- Caroline Frances Cooke
- Original Title
- The Story of the Olive
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- American Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sydney Ayres
Caroline Frances Cooke
Department Leadership Roster
Sydney Ayres
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 Story of the Olive
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What is The Story of the Olive about?
In Southern California lived Jose de Cabrillo on an estate which he had inherited from his ancestors, who obtained the land from the King of Spain. The scene is laid in the year 1840, "Before the Gringo came." A young American, Sam Blythe. who wishes to settle in California, notices in riding by the gate of the ranch, that it is offered for sale. He says he will buy it if the olive industry is what he desires. Mercedes, the daughter of Jose, is incensed at the thought of her father's selling the ranch, and especially so when she thinks of an American as a possible owner.
Who directed The Story of the Olive?
The Story of the Olive was directed by Sydney Ayres.
Who stars in The Story of the Olive?
The principal cast of The Story of the Olive includes Sydney Ayres, Vivian Rich, Jack Richardson, Harry von Meter, Caroline Frances Cooke.
When was The Story of the Olive released and how long is it?
The Story of the Olive was released in 1914 with a total runtime of Unknown.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Story of the Olive?
The Story of the Olive holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).