The Story of the Olive

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.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Drama

Duration:

0 minutes

Year:

1914

Director:

Sydney Ayres

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Company:

American Film Company

Cast:

The American Stranger

Mercedes

Ortega - the Foreman

Don Jose de Cabrillo

Ortega's Sweetheart

Crew:

Director

Story