The Savage (1911)
It was pay day at the Wilson Ranch, and the boys were in a jovial mood; therefore, when Swift Wind happened along and proposed entering their little game, all hilariously consented; they would soon make the Indian part with his money. But Indians are good card players, and Swift Wind was no exception to the rule; consequently, ere half an hour had passed, it was the boys who had parted with their money, although not by fair means, the declared. The argument was becoming hot when John Wilson appeared and sided with the boys. Swift Wind must return the money, but this the Indian refused to do, and in defense drew a knife. Instantly, the men reached for their guns, and would have shot the Indian, had not Mary Wilson entered, and persuaded her husband to let the poor redskin depart with his booty. While this argument was going on, Smoky Joe, the half-breed, had quietly helped himself to a couple of horses from the corral, so when he met Swift Wind, who admired his ponies, the half breed gladly struck a bargain with the Indian. Swift Wind had gone but a short way when he was met by Bud Williams and Bill Saunders, who, recognizing the horses, hurried to the Wilson Ranch to acquaint the boys. Red Horse, the chief, had scarcely finished admiring the horses, when the boys bore down upon them, and insisted upon taking possession of their property. To this, the chief and Swift Wind naturally objected, and it was not until a number of shots were exchanged, that the Indians were driven from their encampment, and the boys galloped away to celebrate at Murray's saloon. Here they were found by terrified Texas Jack, who gasped out that the Indians, in full war paint and feathers, were creeping toward the Wilson Ranch, where Mary was alone, and defenseless. Vaulting into their saddles, the boys led by the distracted husband, started on a wild race for the ranch. However, Swift Wind, remembering that Mary had saved his life earlier in the day, had stolen ahead and was piloting her to safety, when the others fired upon him. As he fell, they grabbed the unfortunate woman, bound her to a tree, and were piling brush around her, when they heard the cowboys coming, and ran for their lives. The cowboys merely found Swift Wind with his knife raise above the unconscious Mary, for the poor Indian was trying to cut the ropes, and at once hustled the dying brave off to be strung up. Fortunately, ere the noose could be tightened, Mary revived sufficiently to explain the situation to them, and Swift Wind's last moments were filled with happiness.
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| David Horsley | Producer |
