Rustling for Cupid

Rustling for Cupid is a 1926 American silent Western film directed by Irving Cummings and starring George O'Brien, Anita Stewart, and Russell Simpson.^[1]

Rustling for Cupid
Directed by	Irving Cummings
Written by	Peter B. Kyne (story) Gordon Rigby
Produced by	William Fox
Starring	George O'Brien Anita Stewart Russell Simpson
Cinematography	Conrad Wells
Production company	Fox Film
Distributed by	Fox Film
Release date	April 11, 1926 (1926-04-11) (U.S.)
Running time	50 min.
Country	United States
Language	Silent (English intertitles)

Rustling for Cupid ad in Motion Picture News, 1926

Plot

Upon returning to his father's ranch from college, Bradley Blatchford encounters Sybil Hamilton, who is arriving in the ranch town to work as a schoolteacher. Soon after, Bradley's father becomes suspected of cattle rustling, but he vehemently denies the accusation. As Bradley and Sybil's relationship blossoms, Bradley catches a rustler in the act, only to discover that it is his own father. His father explains that he is grappling with an uncontrollable hereditary predisposition. Witnessing the scene, some acquaintances rustle cattle from Blatchford's ranch, branding it with Sybil's mark, and falsely accusing her of rustling and harboring a concealed past. Sybil reveals that her brother brought shame to the family, but upon learning the truth, George is forgiven and reconciled with her.

Cast

• George O'Brien as Bradley Blatchford
• Anita Stewart as Sybil Hamilton
• Russell Simpson as Hank Blatchford
• Edith Yorke as Mrs. Blatchford
• Herbert Prior as Tom Martin
• Frank McGlynn Jr. as Dave Martin
• Sid Jordan as Jack Mason