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Broncho Billy, Sheepman
(1915) United States of America
B&W : Short film
Directed by Gilbert M. Anderson
Cast: Broncho Billy Anderson (Gilbert M. Anderson) [Broncho Billy], Marguerite Clayton [the school teacher], Robert McKenzie [Billy’s father], Lee Willard [the cattle king], Eva McKenzie, Leo White
Essanay Film Manufacturing Company production; distributed by V-L-S-E, Incorporated. / Produced by Gilbert M. Anderson. Scenario by Broncho Billy Anderson (Gilbert M. Anderson). / Released 8 October 1915. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format.
Drama: Western.
Synopsis: [?] [From The Moving Picture World]? Broncho Billy, the sheepman, goes to the village store and purchases an engagement ring for his sweetheart, the school teacher. As he is about to mount his horse, he finds a note pinned to the saddle, telling him to leave the country that only cow men are desired. On his way home he is fired upon by the cattle king and his gang. Broncho Billy returns the fire wounding the leader, but also is wounded himself. He goes to the school house, where he is protected by his sweetheart until help arrives. In the meantime the wounded cattle king has been picked up unconscious by Broncho Billy’s parents. When he discovers who has saved him, he rushes to the school house, where he begs Broncho’s forgiveness.
Survival status: (unknown)
Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].
Listing updated: 17 November 2022.
References: Tarbox-Lost p. 237 : Website-IMDb.
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