The Burning Lariat (1913)

Burt Hawkins, an eastern cattle buyer in New Mexico, closes a deal with Sam French, a western stock grazer and is introduced by French to his daughter, Edith, who is talking with Buck, ... See full summary »

Stars:

Buck Connors, Edythe Sterling

Cast

Cast overview:
Buck Connors	...	Buck
Edythe Sterling	...	Edythe

Storyline

Burt Hawkins, an eastern cattle buyer in New Mexico, closes a deal with Sam French, a western stock grazer and is introduced by French to his daughter, Edith, who is talking with Buck, French's foreman. It is a case of love-at-first-sight between Edith and Burt. Buck becomes jealous: indicates his dislike for Burt and quarrels with Edith leaving in an angry mood. Developments are rapid in the case. Burt tells the girl he loves her. Felipe, a sheep herder and Buck's pal, overhears an agreement between the lovers to meet. Felipe informs Buck and they decide to get square with Burt. While waiting at the meeting place. Burt is overpowered and bound; Edith arrives soon after, picking up a glove which she identifies as Burt's and which he has dropped in the struggle, also a spur belonging to Buck. She follows the foot prints and reaches the abandoned adobe shack where Felipe and Buck have imprisoned Burt. Securing a lariat, Edith ropes Felipe, who gives a frightened yell which attracts ...

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Genres:

Short | Western

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 April 1913 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

St. Louis Motion Picture Company, Frontier Motion Picture Company

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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