Down on the Rio Grande (1913)
May Simmonds and her sweetheart, Bob, separate one morning to go about their respective duties. Bob going to the operation of the ranch of which he is foreman, and May to the well. Captain Magee of the nearby army post sees May. It is evident that the captain is an ardent admirer of her. Returning to the house with her, he declares his love, only to be told of her engagement to Bob. Bob sees the two returning and resents the captain's presence. A quarrel between the two men is barely averted by May, but they separate bitter enemies. Bob has had occasion to discharge two Mexicans, Pedro and his brother, for drinking. These two men declare vengeance and the next day wait in ambush for Bob. In the fight which follows, Bob kills the younger brother. Pedro goes to the nearest Mexican federal post and tells the officer there that his brother has been murdered without provocation by Bob on Mexican soil. The officer departs with a detail of troops and, accompanied by Pedro, repairs to the location of the fight. Upon finding the body of the dead Mexican the officer tells Pedro that Bob shall be arrested and punished. About this time May and Bob are starting for a horseback ride from the ranch house. While riding along they encounter the Mexicans, who call upon Bob to surrender. Bob, however, has no such idea and, putting spurs to their horses, he and May race away. They are pursued by the Mexicans and finally, coming to a narrow gorge. Bob sends May back to the army post for aid, while he undertakes to hold the Mexicans at bay. May goes to Captain Magee, who immediately sees the possibilities of the situation. If he refuses aid, which he could do and be entirely within his rights, his rival would be put out of the way. His better nature asserts itself, however, and, accompanied by May, he heads his troop back to the scene of the fight. Arriving there, they find Bob has been successful in holding the Mexicans at bay and has not even suffered a scratch. Bob realizes the obligation he owes to the captain and apologizes for his ungracious conduct.
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| Emmett C. Hall | Writer |
| Siegmund Lubin | Producer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Edwin Carewe | |
| Edna Payne | |
| Earl Metcalfe | |
| Webster Cullison |
