M'liss, raised in the mountains as an unruly tomboy, is orphaned and is offered "protection" by Calaveras John and Johnny Cake, friends of her father's murderer. She shows no interest in anything until the new schoolmaster persuades her to tidy herself and get some education. Believing the schoolmaster to be in love with some other girl, M'liss decides to run off with another man.

Cast

Gladys Walton

M'liss

Marc Robbins

'Bummer' Smith

Vernon Steele

The Schoolmaster

Joseph J. Dowling

Calaveras John

William Burress

Johnny Cake

Al Hart

Preacher

Nelson McDowell

Deacon McSnagley

Lloyd Whitlock

Jack Velvet

Lucille Ricksen

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