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Why Broncho Billy Left Bear County
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Why Broncho Billy Left Bear County

1913-09-27 · 13 min · ★ 7.0

Western · Drama

Through a kindly act Broncho Billy earns the deep gratitute of Marion Rivers, who presents him with a Bible. Not long afterwards, she comes upon him as he is about to hold up the stage, but at sight of the girl he is overwhelmed with shame and taking out the little Bible promises her that he will live honorably. In the meantime, Marion's father holds up the stage at another point, and one of the stagecoach drivers, mounting a bareback pony, rides off for the sheriff. Broncho Billy sees Rivers get away with the money, and when he hears the sheriff and his men coming, for Marion's sake he goes to warn her father. To shield him, he takes the bags of money and rides away with the men after him. He leaves the money at the mile post with a note saying: "SAheriff, I'm through with Bear County, this stick-up was my last", and rides across the border. (Moving Picture World Synopsis)

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Directors
Gilbert M. Anderson
Production companies
The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Gilbert M. AndersonGilbert M. AndersonBroncho Billy
Marguerite ClaytonMarguerite ClaytonMarion Rivers
Lloyd IngrahamLloyd IngrahamOld Man Rivers
Harry ToddHarry ToddThe Bartender
Victor PotelVictor PotelThe Druggist
Fred ChurchFred ChurchThe Sheriff
Slim PadgettThe Deputy
Frank PementelThe Stage Driver
Harry KeenanHarry KeenanThe Minister
Stanely Sargent
True BoardmanTrue Boardman
Thomas J. Crizer
David KirklandDavid Kirkland
Charles La Due
Edna NashHeavenly Twin
Jack Roberts
Jack WoodsMan with Long Beard

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