Out of the Rainbow

Out of the Rainbow (1916) is a drama film directed by Tom Ricketts.

Lumber magnate Elihu Bennett seeks a monopoly in California's redwoods, clashing with mountain families like the Simpsons, who own valuable timber land. His daughter Ruth Bennett, educated and independent, disguises herself as a stenographer to spy on Stocker, her father's unscrupulous partner, and discovers his fraudulent schemes. She falls for Jerry Simpson, a lawyer and leader of the mountain folk, learning of Stocker's plot to steal their land and destroy ancient trees, including a beloved sequoia. After Stocker assaults Ruth, Jerry saves her, and Stocker dies in a reckless escape down a water flume. Elihu Bennett, realizing the truth, agrees to let the Simpsons keep their land, and Ruth and Jerry's love story culminates.

Cast

Edward Coxen

Donald Lowrie

Leona Hutton

Vivian Conroy

Lizette Thorne

Marion Wayne

George Field

Arthur de Lysle

Jack Farrell

Dick Martin

Hazel West

Elsie Martin

George Ahearn

Bob Gray

Joseph Beaudry

Carl Lambert