The Woman He Loved

The story

Russian Jews Nathan & Esther Levinsky, along with son, David, escape to the U.S. Nathan’s life as a peddler is hard, and Esther leaves him for Max Levy allowing David to be adopted by the wealthy Danvers family. In time Nathan prospers on a small California ranch, which abuts the larger ranch of the bigoted John Comstock. When Comstock’s daughter Helen, falls in love with the Danvers' adopted son, Jimmy, who Nathan secretly recognizes as David. Fire destroys his farm and Nathan goes to San Francisco to begin again with the contrite Esther. Jimmy follows after learning the truth to search for Nathan with Helen and Comstock in pursuit. Nathan saves Helen from the lecherous Max Levy and Comstock gives his blessing to Helen and Jimmy’s marriage.

Cast & crew

William V. MongNathan Levinsky

Marcia ManonEsther Levinsky

A. Edward SutherlandJimmy Danvers

Charles K. FrenchJohn Comstock

Fred MalatestaMax Levy

Harvey ClarkJohn Danvers

Bruce GuerinDavid Levinsky, as a child

Lucille WardRosie Romansky

Mary WynnHelen Comstock