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Gilbert M. Anderson (center, restrained).
Photograph: Silent Era image collection.
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Broncho Billy’s Oath
Also known as [Oath]
(1913) United States of America
B&W : One reel
Directed by Gilbert M. Anderson
Cast: Broncho Billy Anderson (Gilbert M. Anderson) [Broncho Billy], Marguerite Clayton, Tom Crizer (Thomas J. Crizer), Bill Cato, Victor Potel
Essanay Film Manufacturing Company production; distributed by The General Film Company, Incorporated. / Produced by Gilbert M. Anderson. / Released 11 October 1913. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format.
Drama: Western.
Synopsis: [?] [From The Moving Picture World]? In order to save his friend’s life, Broncho Billy holds up the stage and takes money enough to pay the doctor. Jim Hart recovers and accidentally learns what Broncho has done for him, as he is about to pay back the amount stolen. Sometime later Broncho Billy becomes engaged to Geraldine, and Jim, in a jealous rage, informs the sheriff of the hold-up. Broncho Billy is arrested, but swears revenge on Jim. He manages to escape and in going back to the cabin to fulfill his oath, is followed by the sheriff, A bullet from the sheriff’s gun meant for Broncho Billy, enters the window and kills Jim.
Survival status: (unknown)
Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].
Listing updated: 13 December 2024.
References: Everson-Western p. ? : Website-IMDb.
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