The Bargain (1914)

After the bandit Jim Stokes robs the stage he is wounded fleeing. Recuperating at a ranch, he falls in love with and marries the daughter. Now wishing to go straight he tries to return the ... See full summary »

Director:

Reginald Barker

Writers:

William H. Clifford, Thomas H. Ince

Stars:

William S. Hart, J. Frank Burke, Clara Williams

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview:
William S. Hart	...	Jim Stokes
J. Frank Burke	...	Sheriff Bud Walsh
Clara Williams	...	Nell Brent
J. Barney Sherry	...	Phil Brent
Joseph J. Dowling	...	Rev. Joshua Wilkes

Storyline

After the bandit Jim Stokes robs the stage he is wounded fleeing. Recuperating at a ranch, he falls in love with and marries the daughter. Now wishing to go straight he tries to return the money but is recognized and captured. When the Sheriff then loses the recovered money at a crooked roulette table, he and Stokes strike a bargain.

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Genres:

Western

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 December 1914 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Two-Gun Man in the Bargain

Filming Locations:

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

New York Motion Picture

Technical Specs

Runtime:

70 min

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

William S. Hart's first full-length feature.

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Crazy Credits

The main actors are introduced in evening clothes, bowing to the audience, then in-camera dissolves show them in full makeup

User Reviews

Comments on"The Bargain"

The 1914 New York Motion Picture version of "The Bargain" was not William S Hart's first film. The hardened theater actor starred in 2 other "flickers" that year. The first was "His Hour of Manhood" followed by "Jim Cameron's Wife". Both only 2 reels in length and starred who would be one of his favorite leading actresses Clara Williams. Shooting for "The Bargain" started on June.11, 1914 continuing until August 5th in the base of the Grand Canyon, by a small crew under direction of Reginald Barker. Apparently the heat was so fierce actor make-up melted inside their containers. After shooting, the crew went back to Inceville, completing the film using the nearby Topanga Canyon to match the canyon location footage. This movie convince producer and later long-time colleague Thomas Ince to put Hart under a short-term contract as an actor and director at $125.00 per week (good starting wage back then).