When Romance Rides (1922): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1922, When Romance Rides is a notable film.

What it’s about. Lucy Bostil, daughter of a Colorado ranch owner, is led by a dog to his master, Lin Slone, who is exhausted from a struggle to capture a wild horse; she revives Lin and they christen the horse "Wildfire." The Bostils have entered Sage King in a race, but Lucy agrees to tame and train the wild horse, since Buckles, her favorite colt, has been stolen. When Joel Creech, a half-witted stable hand, is discharged, he becomes a tool of the Cordtses--who also have entered a horse (Buckles) in the race--in drugging Sage King. Lin and Lucy enter Wildfire under the Bostil colors, and she rides him to victory, When Cordts is disgraced and discovered to be a horse thief, he persuades Joel to abduct Lucy. Joel does so, but first he kills Cordts. Warned by his dog of Lucy's danger, Lin pursues and rescues the girl.

Who’s in it. When Romance Rides stars Jean Hersholt as Joel Creech and Mary Jane Irving as "Bostie" Bostil.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When Romance Rides page.