The Cross in the Desert

Overview

Sam Higgins, a grocery clerk, sends his invalid wife, her mother, and their baby to Arizona, hoping the desert climate will improve her failing health. The family rents a cottage owned by John Hecker, a stern railroad superintendent. However, they soon find themselves unable to pay the rent. Hecker threatens them with eviction, demanding they pay immediately or leave the premises. Desperate, they write to Sam for help. The film concludes with Sam attempting to secure the funds to save his family from being stranded in the desert.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

November 25, 1914

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Broncho Film Company

Cast

Jerome Storm,Walter Edwards,Leona Hutton,Roy Laidlaw,Fanny Midgley

Director

Walter Edwards

Producer

Thomas H. Ince

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0429880