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The Winning of Barbara Worth (1926)

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

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In the arid expanse of the desert, Jefferson Worth discovers an abandoned child, whom he raises into a vibrant woman named Barbara. As she flourishes under the desert sun, she becomes the apple of the eye of Abe Lee, the diligent foreman of her father's expansive ranch. Yet, their serene life is disrupted when a wealthy land developer emerges on the horizon with grand plans to irrigate the barren desert, enticing Worth to join his ambitious venture. Meanwhile, the developer's adopted son, Willard, is captivated by Barbara's charm, igniting a simmering rivalry with Abe. As the desert is tamed by the newly dammed river, the developer reveals his true colors, defrauding the hardworking ranchers and leaving the dam on the brink of failure. With the developer's deception unveiled, the fury of the betrayed ranchers descends upon Worth, while Abe and Willard stand on the precipice of a showdown over Barbara. All the while, the precarious dam teeters on the edge of collapse, a ticking time bomb in their midst...

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The Winning of Barbara Worth is a drama movie featuring Ronald Colman.

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