The setting is the Old West town of Paradise, Nevada, where a young woman, Mercedes Murphy (played by Louise Glaum), co-owns and operates a combination saloon and dance hall called the Red Hen with her business partner, Slick Barney (played by Jack Richardson). Her little half-sister, Olive "Live" Sumner (played by Mildred Harris), who is crippled, lives with her and she makes every effort to protect the child. A tough, but good-hearted businesswoman, Mercedes shows a tender side at home with Live. Her partner, Slick, and a cowboy called the Heller (played by John Gilbert), who has a heart of gold, are both interested in Live.
| Release Date | August 12, 1917 | |
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| Status | Released | |
| Original Title | Golden Rule Kate | |
| Runtime | 1h 30min | |
| Budget | — | |
| Revenue | — | |
| Language | No Language | |
| Original Language | English | |
| Production Countries | United States of America | |
| Production Companies | Triangle Film Corporation | |