Beyond the Law (1913)

Joe has become a fugitive. While the sheriff's posse is hunting him, one of the men, Bill, is wounded and falls from his horse. Joe returns after the posse have gone, and after blindfolding Bill, Joe takes him to his shack, dresses his wounds and takes care of him until he is able to travel. Joe then takes Bill to the edge of the town and points out the way. Bill goes immediately to the sheriff. Having blazed the trail, he tells the sheriff that he can take the suspect alone, but that the boys are to follow. Bill returns to Joe's shack, much to the surprise of the fugitive, but Joe, nevertheless, gets the drop on the newly-made deputy, and leaving him in the shack, starts outside for his horse. The sheriff's posse, riding up from the rear, fires upon him, the shot going through the window to where the deputy is seated. Joe makes his escape on his horse. The sheriff and his men run into the shack to investigate, only to find Bill, the deputy, dead, and a letter addressed to Joe from his brother, explaining that it is the brother and not Joe who is wanted.

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Summary Details
Running Time11 min
GenresDrama Short