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.

Main Cast

Vivian Rich

Mercedes

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Jack Richardson

Ortega - the Foreman

Age : 89 | Popularity : 3%

Harry von Meter

Don Jose de Cabrillo

Age : 85 | Popularity : 3%

Caroline Frances Cooke

Ortega's Sweetheart

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Writing	Story	Caroline Frances Cooke
Directing	Director	Sydney Ayres
Department	Role	Name

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