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  • The Pride of the West (1911)
  • Short | Short, Western
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The Pride of the West (1911)
Short | Short, Western
A group of cowboys are gathered about the railway station post office in a western town. The mail train comes and from it alights the paymaster of a large mine situated in that vicinity. The paymaster carries a grip full of money, which is...See moreA group of cowboys are gathered about the railway station post office in a western town. The mail train comes and from it alights the paymaster of a large mine situated in that vicinity. The paymaster carries a grip full of money, which is intended for the payroll. Johnny Archer, a cowboy, received a letter at the same time from his mother stating that the mortgage upon her home will be foreclosed unless a certain amount of money reaches her at a certain time. Previous to this Archer has had trouble with another cowpuncher by the name of Denny O'Shea, over the affections of Julia Brett, who is known far and wide as the "Pride of the West," through her abilities as a horsewoman. Archer rides off through the woods. The paymaster follows that way shortly after on his way to the mine. Knowing the contents of Archer's letter and the contents of the paymaster's bag, O'Shea evolves on the spot a scheme both of revenge and profit, and for that purpose, rides in their direction. Archer is troubled over the contents of his mother's letter and dismounting, sits by the wayside and ponders over how he can raise the funds. In a short time he falls asleep and the letter falls beside him. Denny riding up, sees the letter and the cowboy sleeping there, but hides when he hears the paymaster approaching. When he is near O'Shea steps out from the bushes with a mask upon his face and holds up the paymaster. The paymaster rides furiously back to the station and summons a party of cowboys. They ride to the spot and there find only the letter. They read the letter and at once discover what they consider to be his motive for robbing the paymaster. During this time O'Shea is among the cowboys who accuse Archer. By this time Archer has joined his sweetheart and while they are conversing in the meadow, the cowboys descend upon them and arrest Archer. Julia is indignant and determines that she will clear her sweetheart's name before they have a chance to hang him. As the party rides into camp Denny O'Shea lingers behind, riding beside Julia. He takes this opportunity to propose to her and suggests that they elope, at the same time displaying a large roll of bills to show her that he is well fixed. The money arouses Julia's suspicion and as they ride she stealthily draws Denny's pistol from his side and covers him. She then compels him to ride up to the others and they accuse him of being the thief. The money is examined and identified by the paymaster as that which was taken from him. This settles all doubt as to Archer's innocence, and the rope is transferred from his neck to the neck of Denny O'Shea. They lead him off exclaiming, "Hang the Mick!" Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Pat Powers
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Updated Nov 4, 1911
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Nov 4, 1911 (United States)

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