The Sheriff Outwitted (1912)
Bob Short, having shot a man in self-defense, is making a quick getaway from the scene of the fight. Seeing the sheriff coming along the road, he hides in the bushes until he passes, but the sheriff has observed him, however. After the sheriff has disappeared from view, Bob hastens to the home of his sweetheart, Bess Dennison, and tells her that he is going to leave the country. Bess tells him to go up to the deserted house on the hilltop and she will bring him food. On his journey to town, the sheriff's thoughts are far from being pleasant, as he had asked Bob's sweetheart to go to a dance with him and she had refused, telling him that she loved Bob. On his entrance in town, he is immediately informed of the shooting and recalls meeting Bob on the road, and immediately starts out in pursuit of Bob, with two deputies to aid him in the search. Sending his men in different directions, the sheriff goes to the home of Bess. While he questions her, one of his men hurriedly appears and informs him that he has found empty shells outside the deserted shack on the hill. The sheriff vainly attempts to shut him up, but Bess has overheard and as the sheriff and his men ride away, Bess mounts her horse and takes a back trail to the house on the bill. In the meantime, Bob has observed the lone deputy and, fearing discovery, hides in the rear of the shack. When Bess appears there is no sign of Bob and she leaves a note for him, telling him to make good his escape, as the sheriff has discovered his hiding-place. When the deputy has disappeared from view, Bob returns and reads the note. Observing the approach of the sheriff and his men, Bob mounts his horse and rides over hill and dale, with the sheriff and his men in close pursuit. They are gaining on him, when Bob throws himself off his horse and fires at the trio, wounding one of the deputies. The sheriff orders the other one to take him home, intending to follow Bob alone. Bob has run down the canyon to Bess's home and finds her alone. Seeing the sheriff coming, Bob hides behind the door, and as the sheriff enters the room, he is ordered to throw up his hands. Binding him to a chair, Bess and Bob leave the ranch house, after writing a note to Bess's mother saying they are going to be married and are leaving the country. When the old folks return, they free the sheriff, but he is powerless, as Bob has taken possession of his horse. Bob and Bess hasten to a minister and we leave them starting out for a new land, with Bess bidding her dear mountains goodbye.
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GenresShort
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| Al Christie | Director |
| David Horsley | Producer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Lee Moran | |
| Betty Keller |
