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  • Under Burning Skies (1912)
  • Short | 17 min | Drama, Short
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Under Burning Skies (1912)
Short | 17 min | Drama, Short

Joe would have been happily married to Emily if he could have kept his promise to give up drink. But seemingly it was impossible, and when drunk he became so reckless and dangerous that he had received the name of "The Bad Man of San ...See moreJoe would have been happily married to Emily if he could have kept his promise to give up drink. But seemingly it was impossible, and when drunk he became so reckless and dangerous that he had received the name of "The Bad Man of San Fernand." A young man from across the desert meets Emily, and before long she consents to marry him. Joe hears of this, and, his mind inflamed by liquor, he sends a message to the new sweetheart that he will shoot him on sight. Emily fearful that Joe might carry out his threat, marries the young man at once and they start across the desert for home and safety. Joe hearing of this, vengefully follows. On the desert the ripping of their water sack has left the young couple without a supply of water, and when Joe overtakes them they are on the verge of dying from thirst. Gloating over his chance for revenge, he refuses their appeals for water and leaves them to die. He cannot, however, forget little Emily's heartrending appeals, and, his better self awakening to a realization of what he has done, he returns. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Feb 22, 1912 (United States)

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15 cast members
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Christy Cabanne
Emily's Husband (as W. Christy Cabanne) Emily's Husband (as W. Christy Cabanne)   See fewer
Alfred Paget
Emily's Husband's Friend Emily's Husband's Friend   See fewer
Kate Toncray
The Mother The Mother   See fewer
Charles West
The Bartender The Bartender   See fewer
Claire McDowell
The Friend The Friend   See fewer
Edwin August
On Street On Street   See fewer
Frank Evans
In Bar In Bar   See fewer
Robert Harron
On Street / At Farewell Party On Street / At Farewell Party   See fewer
Charles Hill Mailes
In Bar / At Farewell Party In Bar / At Farewell Party   See fewer
Marguerite Marsh
At Farewell Party At Farewell Party   See fewer
W. Chrystie Miller
At Farewell Party At Farewell Party   See fewer
W.C. Robinson
On Street On Street   See fewer
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