John Carroll and Steffi Duna were newlyweds when both were cast as the romantic leads in this sweeping south-of-the-border romance, about two warring families in 18th century Argentina whose children are united by love. When young cattleman Lucio (Carroll in his first starring role) lays eyes upon Inez (Duna), he must make her his bride. But she is already promised to Don Salvador de Aragon (Tom Ricketts, a talent so well established in the film industry his first directorial credit is from 1908). But when the Don is kidnapped by the outlaw Escurra (Rod La Rocque), he decides he wants Inez, too. Hungarian-born Steffi Duna's claim to fame was that she was selected as the most color-photogenic actress for early three-strip Technicolor films like La Cucaracha (1934) and The Dancing Pirate (1936). Sharp-eyed viewers will spot an uncredited performance by 17-year-old Margarita Cansino, later christened Rita Hayworth.

By Violet LeVoit