"The Outcasts of Poker Flat" is a short story by Bret Harte. This story is an example of local color and realism during the Gilded Generation. Though born in Albany, New York, Harte was a passionate writer of the west.
The Outcasts of Poker Flat is a 1919 Western film directed by John Ford and featuring Harry Carey. The film is considered to be lost.
The owner of a gambling hall is entrusted with the care of a pretty young girl. He falls in love with her, but he must decide whether to let her go to his best friend, with whom he believes her to be in love, or to try to win her for himself. Written by frankfob2@yahoo.com
Both stories "The Outcasts of Poker Flat" and "The Luck of Roaring Camp" were the basis for the screenplay.
Paul Guilfoyle (I) Alec Craig were listed in some production charts for this movie, but they did not appear.
