The Rainbow Trail (1918)
Following in his dad's footsteps, Shefford devotes himself to freeing his community from the grip of a particularly despotic Mormon sect. In so doing, he rescues his foster sister Fay Larkin, who is coveted by lecherous Mormon elder Wagoner. As was the case in Riders of the Purple Sage, the Mormons are villains simply because they are Mormons.
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William FarnumLassiter / Shefford
Ann ForrestFay LarkinMary MerschJane Withersteen
William BurressWaggoner
William NighShadGenevieve BlinnRuthGeorge RossU.S. Marshal
Buck JonesCowboyMovie DNA
Genre affinityWesternPacingShortDirector preference275795Actor preference151899 · 447013 · 453974Country preferenceUsDecade preference1910
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Frequently asked questions about The Rainbow Trail
What is The Rainbow Trail about?
Following in his dad's footsteps, Shefford devotes himself to freeing his community from the grip of a particularly despotic Mormon sect. In so doing, he rescues his foster sister Fay Larkin, who is coveted by lecherous Mormon elder Wagoner. As was the case in Riders of the Purple Sage, the Mormons are villains simply because they are Mormons.
How long is The Rainbow Trail?
The Rainbow Trail has a runtime of 60 minutes.