The Half-Breed
Overview
In an attempt to brand himself as a serious actor, the smiling swashbuckler Douglas Fairbanks starred in THE HALF-BREED (1916), a Western melodrama written by Anita Loos and directed with flair by Allan Dwan. Fairbanks stars as Lo Dorman, who has been ostracized from society because of this mixed ethnicity - his Native American mother was abandoned by his white father. When Lo catches the eye of the rich white debutante Nellie (Jewel Carmen), he becomes a target for the racist Sheriff Dunn (Sam De Grasse), who wants to break them up and take Nelli for his own. This love triangle becomes a quadrangle with the arrival of Teresa (Alma Rubens), who is on the run from the law. Through fire and fury Lo must decide who and what he truly loves.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Allan Dwan
- Writers
- Anita Loos, Bret Harte
- Producer
- D.W. Griffith
- Production
- Fine Arts Film Company
Frequently asked questions
What is The Half-Breed rated?
The Half-Breed has an audience rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 7 votes.
Who directed The Half-Breed?
The Half-Breed was directed by Allan Dwan.
When was The Half-Breed released?
The Half-Breed was released in 1916.
