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Adventure drama

For the Soul of Rafael (1920): Cast

For the Soul of Rafael (1920) movie poster

For the Soul of Rafael is a 1920 adventure drama directed by Harry Garson, starring Bertram Grassby as Rafael Artega, Clara Kimball Young and Eugenie Besserer. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.

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For the Soul of Rafael (1920) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 18m (78 min)
Director
Harry Garson
Genres
Drama , Adventure , History
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is For the Soul of Rafael About?

The premise of For the Soul of Rafael without spoilers.

Marta Estevan, ready to leave the convent that raised her, is thrust into an arranged marriage with Rafael, whose mother Dona Luisa Artega believes Marta’s gentle influence will rescue him from his reckless, wild lifestyle and turn him into a proper man. While grappling with this plan, Marta saves the American Bryton from an Indian attack and soon falls in love with him. Their bond defies family expectations.

For the Soul of Rafael Themes & Keywords

· 16 tags
  • old california
  • reformation
  • fiesta
  • hacienda
  • ranchero
  • vaquero
  • redemption
  • spanish land grant
  • religion
  • spanish mission
  • padre
  • california
+4 more
  • arranged marriage
  • bandit
  • based on novel
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

For the Soul of Rafael Cast & Characters

Bertram Grassby leads the cast as Rafael Artega, with Clara Kimball Young as Marta Raquel Estevan and Eugenie Besserer as Dona Luisa. Directed by Harry Garson; 7 actors are credited in all.

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More from Harry Garson

One more film directed by Harry Garson: The Beast of Borneo.

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For the Soul of Rafael FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of For the Soul of Rafael, each answered in a sentence.

How long is For the Soul of Rafael?

For the Soul of Rafael runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

When was For the Soul of Rafael released?

For the Soul of Rafael was released on May 1, 1920.

Who directed For the Soul of Rafael?

For the Soul of Rafael was directed by Harry Garson.

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Who is in the cast of For the Soul of Rafael?

For the Soul of Rafael stars Bertram Grassby as Rafael Artega, Clara Kimball Young as Marta Raquel Estevan and Eugenie Besserer as Dona Luisa, among 7 credited actors.

Does For the Soul of Rafael have a post-credit scene?

No. For the Soul of Rafael has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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