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Selfish Yates

1918

50 minutes

Western

Overview

The story is set in Arizona, where the aptly nicknamed Yates is the proprietor of the local saloon. Unable to find any other work, pretty Mary Adams is forced to scrub floors in Yates' establishment. At first treating her with the same disdain that he extends to the rest of the townsfolk, Yates slowly but surely falls in love with Mary.

Top Cast

William S. Hart headshot

William S. Hart

'Selfish' Yates

Jane Novak headshot

Jane Novak

Mary Adams

Bert Sprotte headshot

Bert Sprotte

Rocking Chair Riley

Harry Dunkinson headshot

Harry Dunkinson

Ed Miller, the 'Oklahoma Hog'

Ernest Butterworth headshot

Ernest Butterworth

Hotfoot

Thelma Salter headshot

Thelma Salter

Betty Adams

Buck Jones headshot

Buck Jones

Member of the Posse (uncredited)