Manuella, a wealthy Mexican girl, rejects the honest cowboy Renaldo to marry Gonzales, a dashing but greedy musician. Upon finding her marriage-box empty of money, a furious Gonzales abandons Manuella for a life of dissipation. He later returns to violently rob her of her jewelry for drink money. Learning of the abuse, Renaldo confronts Gonzales in a destructive tavern brawl. Renaldo defeats the villainous husband but spares his life at Manuella’s request, ultimately rescuing her.
D.W. Griffith
Director

Harry Solter
Gonzales

Charles Inslee
Renaldo

Mack Sennett
Wedding Party / Man in Bar

Florence Lawrence
Wedding Party / In Bar

Arthur V. Johnson
Wedding Party / In Bar

George Gebhardt
Wedding Party / Bartender