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DRAMA . 1919 . 0h 50m

The Forfeit_

Disinherited by his father, Jeffrey Masters leaves his New York home and amasses a fortune in Texas cattle country. When his younger brother Bob marries Elvine Van Blooren, known as Effie, contrary to his father's wishes, he also is disinherited. Like Jeffrey, Bob goes West, but turns to rustling and becomes the leader of a gang. When Effie, who knows nothing about Bob's involvement with the gang, learns about their hiding place, she informs on them for a much needed $10,000 reward.

Starring House Peters, Jane Miller, William Human
0h 50m
Runtime
1919
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
The Forfeit poster

Disinherited by his father, Jeffrey Masters leaves his New York home and amasses a fortune in Texas cattle country. When his younger brother Bob marries Elvine Van Blooren, known as Effie, contrary to his father's wishes, he also is disinherited. Like Jeffrey, Bob goes West, but turns to rustling and becomes the leader of a gang. When Effie, who knows nothing about Bob's involvement with the gang, learns about their hiding place, she informs on them for a much needed $10,000 reward.

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Cast
House Peters stars as Jeffrey Masters in The Forfeit.
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Year context
The Forfeit was released 107 years ago in 1919.
Overview
Disinherited by his father, Jeffrey Masters leaves his New York home and amasses a fortune in Texas cattle country. When his younger brother Bob marries Elvi...
The Forfeit is a Drama, Western film with a runtime of 0h 50m.

CAST (7)

House Peters
House Peters
Jeffrey Masters
JM
Jane Miller
Elvine Van Blooren
WH
William Human
Bob Whitstone
HV
Hector V. Sarno
Sikem Bruce
LW
L.H. Welles
Bud Tristram
BA
Blanche Abbott
Nan Tristram
GM
George Murdock
Dug McFarlane

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
50 min (0h 50m)
Country

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Forfeit about?
Disinherited by his father, Jeffrey Masters leaves his New York home and amasses a fortune in Texas cattle country. When his younger brother Bob marries Elvine Van Blooren, known as Effie, contrary to his father's wishes, he also is disinherited. Like Jeffrey, Bob goes West, but turns to rustling and becomes the leader of a gang. When Effie, who knows nothing about Bob's involvement with the gang, learns about their hiding place, she informs on them for a much needed $10,000 reward.
How long is The Forfeit?
The Forfeit has a runtime of 50 minutes (0h 50m).
Who stars in The Forfeit?
The cast of The Forfeit includes House Peters, Jane Miller, William Human, Hector V. Sarno, L.H. Welles.

GENRES (2)

Drama Western
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