Wildfire (1915): cast, story & where to watch
1915 · Film
Released in 1915, Wildfire is a comedy and drama film directed by Edwin Middleton, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. John Keefe, a gambler, shoots and kills Robert Barrington in an argument over a card game. Keefe steals Barrington's papers and forges a bill of sale to himself for Barrington's stable of race horses back east. The stable includes the prize filly, Wildfire. Meanwhile, Barrington's daughters, Henrietta and Myrtle, are becoming worried about their father's long absence in the West. John Garrison, the sheriff of the town in which Barrington was killed, goes East to investigate. He suspects Keefe (now called John Duffy) and begins to build a case, causing Henrietta to become suspicious. Keefe, realizing that the game is almost up, tries to get Wildfire's jockey to throw the big race, but Henrietta saves the day and Wildfire wins.
Who’s in it. Wildfire stars Lillian Russell as Henrietta Barrington, Lionel Barrymore as John Keefe, William C. Chamberlin as Walker and James J. Gorman as Gorman, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wildfire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wildfire tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wildfire (1915)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wildfire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Wildfire?
- Wildfire stars Lillian Russell, Lionel Barrymore, William C. Chamberlin, James J. Gorman and Riley Hatch.
- When was Wildfire released?
- Wildfire was released in 1915, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.