The Gold Dust and the Squaw (1915)

Ned and Bob strike it rich and hide the bags of gold dust under the floor in a shanty. When Ned leaves to tell Hazel of his good luck, Bob plots to take the gold. With the aid of Lame Dog, an Indian, he buries the gold in the woods. They are overseen by Little Fawn, a squaw. Bob and Lame Dog tie him fast to the floor in the shanty. Hazel and Ned arrive at the shack and find Bob helpless. Bob explains that he was overpowered by Indians and the gold was stolen. Little Fawn, captured by Lame Dog, escapes and falls over the edge of a cliff. Her dress catches on a tree. Ned, Hazel and Bob discover her, and Ned lowers himself on a rope to rescue her. Bob decides to cut the rope and let his partner fall to his doom, when Tall Elk, an Indian, who loves Little Fawn, sees the act and shoots Bob. Tall Elk pulls Ned and Little Fawn to safety, and Little Fawn shows Ned where the gold is hidden.

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GenresShort Western