40-Horse Hawkins 1924

Luke Hawkins, the jack-of-all-trades of the western town of Lariat, falls in love with Mary Darling, the leading lady in a traveling theatrical troupe (of the old-fashioned "mortgage melodrama" variety). He follows her to New York, takes another series of jobs, and finally works as an extra in Mary's new production. Just as the play is about to flop, Luke recognizes Mary, and his rush to take her in his arms turns the show into a hit.

Cast:

Hoot Gibson
Luke Hawkins 

Anne Cornwall
Mary Darling 

Richard Tucker
Rudolph Catalina 

Helen Holmes
Sylvia Dean 

Jack Gordon Edwards
Johnny 

Edward Burns
Sheriff (as Ed Burns)