Won by a Hold-Up (1910)

Bill Smith, a cowpuncher, is in love with Nell Parsons, daughter of Jon Parsons, a gruff old rancher. Bill wins Nell as far as she is concerned, but he must first ask father. When Bill ... See full summary »

Director:

Gilbert M. 'Broncho Billy' Anderson

Stars:

Gilbert M. 'Broncho Billy' Anderson, Fred Church, John B. O'Brien

Cast

Cast overview:
Gilbert M. 'Broncho Billy' Anderson	...	Old Rancher
Fred Church	...	Bill
John B. O'Brien	...	Bill's Friend
Arthur Smith	...	Bill's Friend
William A. Russell

Storyline

Bill Smith, a cowpuncher, is in love with Nell Parsons, daughter of Jon Parsons, a gruff old rancher. Bill wins Nell as far as she is concerned, but he must first ask father. When Bill broaches the subject to the old man, the father kicks him off the premises. All subsequent meetings are frustrated. Finally Bill decides to enlist the aid of two inseparable comrades, have them mask themselves, waylay the old gentleman on his way to town, and after giving him a good scare, Bill will jump up and rescue him. The scheme works. Dad is won over, and agrees to the marriage, notwithstanding the fact that the two cowpunchers unwittingly lay bare the secret to their success.

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Plot Keywords:

directed by star

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Genres:

Short | Western

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Details

Country:

USA

Release Date:

19 January 1910 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Golden, Colorado, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Essanay Film Manufacturing Company, The

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Released as a split reel along with the documentary Flower Parade at Pasadena, California.

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