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The Sheriff's Prisoner
Genres
DramaWestern
Overview
Miner John Walsh leaves his wife and baby behind on his barren claim taking their small store of gold to the settlement and gambling it away. He becomes embroiled in a fight with cowpuncher Burns and is killed. Shortly afterwards Mrs. Walsh, weakened by her attempt to work, her husband's claim collapses. The doctor declares only a transfusion can save Mrs. Walsh's life. Burns, now a fugitive, appears and volunteers. Mrs. Walsh's life is saved, but Burns, weakened by hunger and exposure, succumbs, happy in having made amends for his crime.
Details
Budget
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Revenue
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Runtime
20 min
Release Date
1914-07-29
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Eugene Pallette
John Walsh - the Miner
Florence Crawford
Mrs. Walsh - the Widow
F.A. Turner
Scott
Vester Pegg
Burns - the Outlaw
Arthur Mackley
Hooper - The Sheriff
Richard Cummings
The Doctor
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