The Rainbow Trail (Film), released 1918 — adapted from The Rainbow Trail by Zane Grey.
Following in his dad's footsteps, Shefford devotes himself to freeing his community from the grip of a particularly despotic Mormon sect. In so doing, he rescues his foster sister Fay Larkin, who is coveted by lecherous Mormon elder Wagoner. As was the case in Riders of the Purple Sage, the Mormons are villains simply because they are Mormons.
Starring William Farnum, Ann Forrest, Mary Mersch, William Burress, William Nigh.
Directed by Frank Lloyd.
