Release Date

29 Jul, 1914

Runtime

00:20: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

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.

Original Title

The Sheriff's Prisoner

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Actors

Eugene Pallette

Florence Crawford

F.A. Turner

Vester Pegg

Arthur Mackley

Richard Cummings

Crew