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The Sheriff's Prisoner (1914)

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.

  • Drama
  • Western

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Eugene PalletteEugene PalletteJohn Walsh - the Miner
  • Photo of Florence CrawfordFlorence CrawfordMrs. Walsh - the Widow
  • Photo of F.A. TurnerF.A. TurnerScott
  • Photo of Vester PeggVester PeggBurns - the Outlaw
  • Photo of Arthur MackleyArthur MackleyHooper - The Sheriff
  • Photo of Richard CummingsRichard CummingsThe Doctor

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