The Paymaster (1909)
The opening scene of this Bison production shows Silver Bird, an Indian girl, riding on when she is met by Private Jones, who dismounts and attempts to drag her from her horse. Lieut. Barnes and a companion who enter dismount from their horses and go to assist the young girl. They bind and disarm Jones compelling him, at the point of a gun, to mount, and insist upon Silver Bird accompanying them to the fort to make charges against Jones. Major Pond after hearing Lieut. Barnes' report, and the Indian girl's story, orders that Jones be placed under arrest. Later he is marched before the Major and is dismissed from the ranks. After leaving the regiment Jones joins a band of outlaws. Silver Bird, hidden behind a rock, hears of a plan to rob Barnes, the Paymaster, when he goes to the depot for the money. While returning from this quest Barnes is overtaken by the outlaws. Although he succeeds in disabling one, he, wounded, slips from his horse. The outlaws are overcome with astonishment at seeing Silver Bird grab the sack and ride quickly away. Here is seen a remarkable chase between the Indian girl and the outlaws. After reaching the fort, delivering the money to the Major and telling of all that has happened, orders are given to mount in search of the outlaws, Silver Bird leading the soldiers. During the excitement of the soldiers capturing the outlaws. Silver Bird dashes off to aid Barnes, whom she finds lying by the roadside. After making him comfortable, she helps him to mount the horse with her, and they ride away. The soldiers with their prisoners enter the fort. The Indian girl also returns with Barnes, whom the guards help to the ground. The Major thanks Silver Bird for her bravery, and Barnes, with gratitude, extends his hand, which she shyly takes.
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| Fred J. Balshofer | Director |
| Fred J. Balshofer | Cinematographer |
| Cast | Role |
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| J. Barney Sherry |
