Out of the Dust

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1920 · Western

Overview

Framed as a flashback told by a grandfather, the story follows Captain John Evans at Fort Sheridan, whose life shatters when his restless wife, Martha, elopes with a trapper. Leaving the army behind, Evans moves with his young son to Montana to start fresh as a ranch foreman, while an embittered Martha ends up singing in dance halls. A year later, a chance encounter in a trading town brings father, son, and mother back together, ultimately leading Evans to confront Martha's abusive partner and reconcile with his repentant wife through their son's intervention.

Directed by John P. McCarthy

Cast

• Russell Simpson — Captain John Evans, U.S.A.
• Dorcas Matthews — Martha Evans
• Robert McKim — Brett Arnold
• Francis Powers — Sergeant Burnns, U.S.A.
• Pat Moore — Jimmie Evans