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1912 Blanche Sweet Charles West Dorothy Bernard D.W. Griffith
Original Title :
The Goddess of Sagebrush Gulch
Genre :
Movie / Short / Romance / Western
Year :
1912
Directror :
D.W. Griffith
Cast :
Blanche Sweet,Charles West,Dorothy Bernard
Writer :
Bret Harte,Stanner E.V. Taylor
Type :
Movie
Time :
17min
Rating :
6.1/10

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The Goddess, the prettiest and best natured girl that ever graced that little mining town, meets the tenderfoot prospector and leaves him another worshiper of her. His chances, however, are... See full summary

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The Goddess, the prettiest and best natured girl that ever graced that little mining town, meets the tenderfoot prospector and leaves him another worshiper of her. His chances, however, are slim for Blue-grass Pete has won her affections, he having at an opportune moment saved her from the fangs of a snake which was about to attack her. Pete, however, is weak and is fascinated by the Goddess' sister, who visits her. He later gives the sister his savings to keep. The Goddess, heartbroken over the loss of her sweetheart, is now sure they will be married and determines to leave. Pete's pal, knowing of the girl having the savings, plans to steal them. The Goddess overhears the plot, but her sorrow having left her in a vengeful spirit, she makes no effort to secure aid. Later her better nature asserts itself, and securing aid, she and the miners arrive in time to save her sister from a horrible death, for Pete's pal had been recognized by the girl and had tied her to a post in the cabin. ...
Cast overview:
Blanche Sweet Blanche Sweet - The Goddess
Charles West Charles West - Blue Grass Pete
Dorothy Bernard Dorothy Bernard - The Goddess's Sister
W. Chrystie Miller W. Chrystie Miller - The Goddess's Father
Charles Hill Mailes Charles Hill Mailes - Blue Grass Pete's Pal
Harry Hyde Harry Hyde - The Tenderfoot Prospector


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Jonide

Jonide

On an opportunistic walk in the country, Blanche Sweet encounters a snake, and is rescued by dashing Charles West; the two are mutually attracted, and begin courting. Mr. West is Ms. Sweet's ideal. Then, trouble arrives from the city, in the form of Dorothy Bernard, Sweet's visiting sister. Introducing Ms. Bernard to a pal doesn't work; and, she sets her sights on her sister's beau. Soon, it's West and Bernard strolling in the country; and, Sweet is devastated…

Director D.W. Griffith employs the "classic love triangle" very well; with Sweet, West, and Bernard playing the roles perfectly. Of course, the characters are placed in the expected danger situation, which is suspensefully staged and directed. While this may not be the most innovative Griffith, it's definitely a crosscutting cut above your average early 1900s film.

****** The Goddess of Sagebrush Gulch (3/25/12) D.W. Griffith ~ Blanche Sweet, Dorothy Bernard, Charles West
Ndav

Ndav

A good, interesting story, commendably sensational. It serves to contrast the characters of two sisters. The dark one, who comes on a visit to the sagebrush, steals the sweetheart away from the light haired one, the "Goddess of Sagebrush." It was acted by all pretty well. The goddess is especially pleasing in this part. She is unique among picture players in the possession of hair that in the sunshine looks like a nimbus. Her acting also seems to be very popular. The story of the picture doesn't drag at all; the photographs are good enough and, although there are one or two minor points that might be called weaknesses, we call it a good feature picture. - The Moving Picture World, April 6, 1912