The Winning of Barbara Worth
What was the most eloquent word uttered in the language of the desert?
1926 · 1h 29m · Passed
Drama, Romance, Western
Directed by
Henry King
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The Winning of Barbara Worth
Overview
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.
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