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  • The Long Arm of the Law (1911)
  • Short | Drama, Short
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The Long Arm of the Law (1911)
Short | Drama, Short
Sancho, a Mexican outlaw visits his old haunts and is recognized by Sheriff Armstrong. The recognition being mutual, Sancho quickly makes his escape pursued by the sheriff. Sancho lays in wait for his pursuer, lassos and drags him from his...See moreSancho, a Mexican outlaw visits his old haunts and is recognized by Sheriff Armstrong. The recognition being mutual, Sancho quickly makes his escape pursued by the sheriff. Sancho lays in wait for his pursuer, lassos and drags him from his horse, sending him back home a sadder but wiser man. Two weeks later Sancho crosses the Mexican border into California and under the name of Pedro applies for work on the De Guerra ranch. Dave Carlton, manager of the De Guerra ranch, pleads his cause and is accepted by his employer's daughter, the pretty Olivetta. Sancho tries to make love to Olivetta, but is repulsed. While sending out invitations to the betrothal festivities, Carlton invites his old friend, Sheriff Armstrong, to join them in their merry-making. A week later the festival takes place. Armstrong arriving with other guests sees Sancho among the men. Telling Dave that he is a notorious bandit a plan is laid to effect his capture, but the alert Mexican foils them and makes his escape. Making a quick rush he takes the girl, Olivetta, around the waist and holds her as a living shield to cover his flight. After a long running pursuit the desperate Mexican is finally at bay on the summit of El Capitan. Fighting for his life before the advance of the posse, Sancho is finally driven back to the edge of the precipice. With a wild cry he loses his balance and falls to his death. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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George Melford
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Updated Dec 6, 1911
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Dec 6, 1911 (United States)

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Carlyle Blackwell
Dave Carlton - the Ranch Foreman (unconfirmed) Dave Carlton - the Ranch Foreman (unconfirmed)   See fewer
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Olivetta - the Ranchman's Daughter Olivetta - the Ranchman's Daughter   See fewer
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Sancho - a Mexican Outlaw (unconfirmed) Sancho - a Mexican Outlaw (unconfirmed)   See fewer
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