The Bandit of Tropico (1912)
William Blake is a respected citizen of Tropico, Cal., a man looked up to by his neighbors and worshiped by a devoted daughter, whose love he fully reciprocates. The inhabitants of Tropico and other towns are much puzzled over the frequent robberies of the stagecoach which runs through Eagle Pass in the Sierras. The hold-ups have been boldly executed by a lone bandit who has made several good hauls. The robber is known as "The Mysterious Bandit of Eagle Pass." So bold and frequent have his depredations become that the State offers a reward of $5,000 for his capture, dead or alive. Neither his neighbors nor his daughter, Kitty, connect William Blake with these robberies. They even consult him regarding the bandit and the State's reward, yet Blake is the bandit who is committing these daring hold-ups in order to provide his daughter with comforts and make her future secure. Both because he regards Jim Sherwood, the young sheriff, as a suitable husband for Kitty, his daughter, and to further protect his dual life, Blake encourages the young man's suit. Disguising himself in rough garments and a thick, black beard, Blake steals out at night, successfully robs the stagecoach and, covering his tracks with extraordinary cunning, he eludes his pursuers and gets home without exciting suspicion. Blake has occasion to knock down Pete, a tough cowboy, who, while drunk, insists upon being introduced to Blake's daughter. Pete follows Blake into a saloon where Blake is "treating the boys" and, thrusting aside Blake's proffered hand, shoots and mortally wounds him. Realizing that his time has come, Blake sends for Kitty and the young sheriff. He then writes a note advising his laughter to tell no one but Jim Sherwood. Kitty arrives in time to see him alone. She gets the note and the false beard before her father dies. The young sheriff, on being informed that Blake is the bandit, slowly burns the tell-tale evidence. He then takes Kitty to his arms.
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| David Horsley | Producer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Harry von Meter | |
| Vivian Rich |
