The Fight for Freedom (1908)

Genre : Western

Runtime : 0M

Director : D.W. Griffith

Synopsis

In a saloon in a Mexican border town, a group of cowboys, including a Mexican named Pedro, play poker. One man is discovered cheating, and is shot dead by Pedro, who is wounded as he attempts to escape. Pedro is followed home by the local sheriff, who proves the next victim of Pedro's quick temper and pistol. Pedro's wife, Juanita, is thrown into jail, but he manages to break her out. They head for the border, unaware that a posse is waiting for them.

Actors

Florence Auer
Florence Auer
Juanita
John G. Adolfi
John G. Adolfi
Kate Bruce
Kate Bruce
Edward Dillon
Edward Dillon
Member of the Posse
George Gebhardt
George Gebhardt
Man in Bar / Guard
Arthur V. Johnson
Arthur V. Johnson
Wallace McCutcheon Jr.
Wallace McCutcheon Jr.
Anthony O'Sullivan
Anthony O'Sullivan
Bartender
Robert G. Vignola
Robert G. Vignola

Crews

D.W. Griffith
D.W. Griffith
Director

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