The Joke on Howling Wolf (1913)
A bad Indian is an undesirable citizen among the cowpunchers of the West. The boys dub "Howling Wolf" as "no good," and when he appears at the Red Dog Saloon, he is unceremoniously kicked out; he would have fared worse had the sheriff not interrupted the fun. The Indian, appreciating the sheriff's interference, follows him down the street and into his home. He prevails upon the sheriff to write him a "talking paper" as he calls it, giving him a testimonial of his good character. The sheriff, having little respect for him, humorously writes him out a recommendation. Armed with the paper, Howling Wolf goes back to the saloon and demands drink. The bartender reads the credential, which says he is a good-for-nothing vagabond, and again he is promptly kicked into the street. He suspects the sheriff of playing a joke on him and swears revenge. He returns to the sheriff's shack and finds him absent and the wife alone. Talking threateningly to himself, he goes on the sheriff's trail. He finds him near the edge of a precipice, steals up behind him, and strikes the sheriff senseless. Meanwhile, the sheriff's wife become alarmed when her husband does not return; remembering the Indian's mutterings, she goes in search of him. She finds him struck down and sees the Indian making his escape. The sheriff recovers and his wife tells him of his assailant. Jumping upon his horse, he pursues the Indian, and after a desperate chase he captures him and brings him into custody.
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GenresComedy
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| Rollin S. Sturgeon | Director |
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| Eagle Eye | |
| George Stanley | |
| Anne Schaefer |
