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  • A Branded Indian (1911)
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A Branded Indian (1911)
Short | Short, Western
A half-breed gambler is sent on an errand from the ranch. Riding on horse along the road he meets an Indian and suggests a game of cards. They gamble until the half-breed loses all. He then bets the horse, which does not belong to him, and...See moreA half-breed gambler is sent on an errand from the ranch. Riding on horse along the road he meets an Indian and suggests a game of cards. They gamble until the half-breed loses all. He then bets the horse, which does not belong to him, and loses that. He proves to be a bad loser and determines to get even. Returning to the ranch the half-breed tells the cowboys that the Indian held him up and took away the horse. The cowboys take the trail and capture the Indian, intending to mete out to him the fate of all horse thieves. Bringing the redskin back to the ranch a fire is built to heat the branding irons preparatory to a lynching. The innocent Indian is made to suffer the humiliation and agony of being branded as a thief and the men are about to hang him when the ranchman and his daughter put a stop to it and set the red man free. The sympathetic daughter treats the wound and binds it up, for which the unfortunate man is grateful. The Indian vows to hate the white race and become an outlaw and pay back the score. From ambush, later, he shoots one of the cowboys who tried to hang him, and the horse gallops back with the rider hanging limp in the saddle. The cowboys give pursuit. Meantime the half-breed gambler takes advantage of his opportunity to force his attentions on the ranchman's daughter. The chase drives the hunted Indian to the spot in time to take in the situation. Forgetful of his own safety he interferes with the half-breed and they engage in a duel, which leaves the half-breed a dead man. Though mortally wounded he picks up the fainting maiden and carries her back to the ranch. When the cowboys arrive the Indian's life is ebbing away. They want to shoot him, but an explanation causes them to desist. Instead of shooting him down like a dog they fire a volley in the air, a salute upon the death of a hero. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Pat Powers
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Updated Oct 7, 1911
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Oct 7, 1911 (United States)

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