The Sheriff's Son (1913)

Tom Ryan, the worthless son of the sheriff of Boon County, Montana, abuses his young and delicate wife. The sheriff reprimands his son for his unkind treatment, and orders him from the house. That night, crazed with liquor, he is induced to help two of his underworld friends in robbing the Town Hall. The outer door of the safe is blown, which awakens everybody in the small town. An alarm is sounded immediately, which arouses the sheriff who goes to the Town Hall, enters the office just as the second explosion occurs. He is carried out of the building to his home in a helpless condition, Tom, guarding the horses, too drunk to realize what has happened, is rushed into the wagon and driven away by the men. Alice determines to avenge her father's injury and with a posse goes in pursuit of the fleeing outlaws. Alice discovers that her own husband is one of the three. A few months afterward Tom is released from prison, returns home to his forgiving wife, and promises his father to travel the straight and narrow path.

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GenresShort Western
FilmmakersRole
Arthur Mackley Director
CastRole
Arthur Mackley
Gladys Field