The Ghost of the Rancho

The Ghost of the Rancho is a 1918 American silent Western film directed by William Worthington and starring Bryant Washburn, Rhea Mitchell and Joseph J. Dowling.^[1]

The Ghost of the Rancho
Directed by	William Worthington
Written by	Jack Cunningham Arthur Henry Gooden
Starring	Bryant Washburn Rhea Mitchell Joseph J. Dowling
Cinematography	Charles E. Kaufman
Production company	Anderson-Brunton Company
Distributed by	Pathé Exchange
Release date	August 11, 1918 (1918-08-11)
Running time	50 minutes
Country	United States
Languages	Silent English intertitles

Cast

• Bryant Washburn as Jeffrey Wall
• Rhea Mitchell as Mary Drew
• Joseph J. Dowling as Jeffrey's Grandfather

Reception

Exhibitors Herald gave a positive review. The reviewer criticized the lead actors for their performances "Washburn is not convincing as a lover, nor is Rhea Mitchell" but said that the direction "smoothed over the rough edges." The film was also praised for its excellent outdoor scenery.^[2]