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The Distant Relative

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The distant relative is a scheming woman who installs herself as the guardian of the two orphan girls and then tries to gain possession of their ranch. Cowboy friends of the orphan girls expose the schemer and her accomplice.

DirectorAllan Dwan

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Cast · Directed by Allan Dwan

JKJ. Warren Kerrigan
J. Warren Kerrigan
Bob White
PBPauline Bush
Pauline Bush
Marguerite Alcott - Bob's Sweetheart
JRJack Richardson
Jack Richardson
The Bogus Long Lost Cousin
JTJessalyn Van Trump
Jessalyn Van Trump
Pearl Alcott - Marguerite's Sister
CM
Carl Morrison
Charley Wells - Pearl's Sweetheart
LLLouise Lester
Louise Lester
The Distant Relative

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The Distant Relative hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around June 2, 1912. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.