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  • The Deputy's Peril (1912)
  • Short | 15 min | Short, Western
The Deputy's Peril (1912)
Short | 15 min | Short, Western
Roger West, a United States Marshall, is temporarily stationed in a wild region at the Kentucky hills, to hunt down a band of counterfeiters supposed to be operating there. Roger is riding through a thicket where he meets Bess Adams, the ...See moreRoger West, a United States Marshall, is temporarily stationed in a wild region at the Kentucky hills, to hunt down a band of counterfeiters supposed to be operating there. Roger is riding through a thicket where he meets Bess Adams, the daughter of one of the counterfeiters. A case of love at first sight develops, but Bess, fearing that Roger might learn of the existence of the counterfeiting plant, sends him away with a promise to meet him at another time. Roger prepares to mount his horse and ride away, when the appearance of what he believes to be a silver dollar attracts his attention. Upon picking it up he discovers it to be a counterfeit coin. This is his first clue. He follows Bess and comes upon the retreat of the counterfeiters. He peers through a hole in the shack and discovers the men at work. He then hurries to a telephone pole, climbs it and, with a telephone outfit, sends word to the United States Marshall for assistance. Meanwhile, Bess has risen in revolt against the unwomanly treatment accorded her by one of the counterfeiters, who, under the influence of liquor, attempts to kiss her. Roger returns, sees the attack, and unable to restrain himself, rushes in to protect her, only to be captured and bound by the band. Bess escapes and goes for aid, while the counterfeiters concoct a scheme whereby Roger will meet his death at the hands of those who come to assist him. Tying a string to the trigger of a rifle and to the door knob, they prepare to escape through a cellar and a secret passage as the Marshall and his men appear. The posse hammering at the door, break the door knob outside, but the secret passage has been walled up by a landslide, and the counterfeiters are caught like rats in a trap. Meanwhile Roger is working desperately at the cords that bind him, but it seems useless. Finally the door is broken open by the Marshall, and instead of pulling the trigger, the door knob pulls out the door, thus Roger's life is saved. The counterfeiters are captured. Bess is revered by the men, and Roger asks her to allow him to protect her for the rest of her life. She consents. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Siegmund Lubin
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Updated Aug 17, 1912
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Aug 17, 1912 (United States)

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Edgar Jones
Roger West Roger West   See fewer
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Clara Williams
Bess Adams Bess Adams   See fewer
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