Passion's Pathway (1924)

Hugh Kenyon defends a mine in Mexico against the attack of a gang of gringo outlaws. When he returns to the United States, wounded in the arm, he is discharged by his employer, who has been persuaded by a rejected suitor of Hugh's wife that he has been dishonest in his dealings. Hugh cannot find work and is completely unable to support his wife and young child. He is driven to desperation by his situation, and he goes to the palatial home of his former employer, forcing his way in with a gun in his hand. He confronts the man and demands enough money to help his starving family. The mine owner takes pity on Hugh and finally comes to believe in his innate honesty and sincerity. The man who falsely accused Hugh is, in turn, discharged, and Hugh gets his job back.