The precursor to the western film genre was based on an 1896 story by Scott Marble.The film""s title was also the same as a popular contemporary stage melodrama.It was the most popular and commercially successful film of the pre-nickelodeon era, and established the notion that film could be a commercially-viable medium.Sloper.[Note: Ralph Richardson (who reprised his role in the film) starred in the London production as the heiress"" father, opposite Peggy Ashcroft.It""s a soldier""s best friend.You be good to it and it will always be good to you."(3) Private Arnaud (Joseph Turkel), a third soldier, is also encountered.Another older soldier is asked if he is married.When old the soldier is suffering from shell shock, Mireau responds: "There is no such thing as shell shock!" The soldier replies: "Yes, I have a wife.Indy surmised that Orellana wasn""t born in Peru but in Spain, and disappeared with six others when searching for New World gold.