The Winning of Barbara Worth

The Winning of Barbara Worth

What was the most eloquent word uttered in the language of the desert?

NR 1926 · 89 min · ★ 6.5 · Drama, Romance, Western

While building an irrigation system for a Southwestern desert community, an engineer vies with a local cowboy for the affections of a rancher's daughter.

Directed by Henry King · Written by Frances Marion

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