The Atonement (1914)

After spending several months in prison on account of stealing, Jim Marvin is freed and immediately leaves for the west. Years later we see him the sheriff in a small town, married and the proud father of a charming young daughter. One evening a traveler comes to town. The high altitude is too much for him and he is taken sick. He entrusts his money to the sheriff, who puts it away in a dresser drawer. When the traveler calls for the money it has mysteriously disappeared. The sheriff is stripped of his star and accused of stealing. Maizie, the sheriff's daughter, saves her father from a prison cell by admitting that she had taken the money, a victim of heritage.

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Summary Details
Running Time11 min
GenresDrama Short Western