The Adopted Brother (1913)

Genre : Western

Runtime : 11M

Director : Christy Cabanne, D.W. Griffith

Synopsis

A Western action film about two men who escape from prison to take revenge on the person who betrayed them. Harry’s actions ensure that William and his friend get sent to prison. They escape, and want to take revenge on Harry. Harry's wife warns the sheriff, and as William and his friend are chasing Harry on horseback, they are shot by the sheriff.

Actors

Robert Harron
Robert Harron
The Adopted Brother
W. Chrystie Miller
W. Chrystie Miller
The Father
Dorothy Gish
Dorothy Gish
The Daughter
Elmer Booth
Elmer Booth
The Son
Charles Gorman
Charles Gorman
The Son's Friend
William A. Carroll
William A. Carroll
The Drunk
George Beranger
George Beranger
The Employer
Fred Burns
Fred Burns
Outside Sheriff's Office
Adolph Lestina
Adolph Lestina
Outside Sheriff's Office
W.C. Robinson
W.C. Robinson
Outside Bar

Crews

Christy Cabanne
Christy Cabanne
Director
D.W. Griffith
D.W. Griffith
Director
Christy Cabanne
Christy Cabanne
Writer

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