Selfish Yates_
The story is set in Arizona, where the aptly nicknamed Yates is the proprietor of the local saloon. Unable to find any other work, pretty Mary Adams is forced to scrub floors in Yates' establishment. At first treating her with the same disdain that he extends to the rest of the townsfolk, Yates slowly but surely falls in love with Mary.
Starring
William S. Hart, Jane Novak, Bert Sprotte
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Selfish Yates was released 108 years ago in 1918.
Overview
The story is set in Arizona, where the aptly nicknamed Yates is the proprietor of the local saloon. Unable to find any other work, pretty Mary Adams is force...
Selfish Yates is a Western film with a runtime of 0h 50m.
CAST (7)
William S. Hart
'Selfish' Yates
Jane Novak
Mary Adams
Bert Sprotte
Rocking Chair Riley
Harry Dunkinson
Ed Miller, the 'Oklahoma Hog'
EB
Ernest Butterworth
Hotfoot
Thelma Salter
Betty Adams
Buck Jones
Member of the Posse (uncredited)
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What is Selfish Yates about?
The story is set in Arizona, where the aptly nicknamed Yates is the proprietor of the local saloon. Unable to find any other work, pretty Mary Adams is forced to scrub floors in Yates' establishment. At first treating her with the same disdain that he extends to the rest of the townsfolk, Yates slowly but surely falls in love with Mary.
How long is Selfish Yates?
Selfish Yates has a runtime of 50 minutes (0h 50m).
Who stars in Selfish Yates?
The cast of Selfish Yates includes William S. Hart, Jane Novak, Bert Sprotte, Harry Dunkinson, Ernest Butterworth.
GENRES (1)
Western
