Bludsoe's Dilemma (1912)

Bill Hawkins with his latest sweetheart, Anita, the Spanish dancer, came from the dance hall with Anita lovingly leaning on his arm. Iola, an Indian maid of fierce passions, saw the loving ... See full summary »

Storyline

Bill Hawkins with his latest sweetheart, Anita, the Spanish dancer, came from the dance hall with Anita lovingly leaning on his arm. Iola, an Indian maid of fierce passions, saw the loving pair and in jealous rage followed them to Hawkins' cabin. John Bludsoe, on his claim some two miles from his cabin, made a rich strike. He hurried home, told his wife, had a hasty dinner, concealed the treasure in a trap door beneath the floor and went again to work. Mrs. Bludsoe then devoted her efforts towards putting the little child to sleep. Bludsoe's strike had been witnessed by Hawkins who followed him, and, through Bludsoe's window, saw the gold secreted. After Bludsoe's departure, Hawkins crept through the window and made short work of the treasure. In an adjoining room, Mrs. Bludsoe heard the noise, and coming into the living room, at once grappled with Hawkins. The child, awakened by the struggle, asked who was there, and with Hawkins' gun against her throat, Mrs. Bludsoe was compelled to...

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Genres:

Short | Drama | Western

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 December 1912 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

American Film Manufacturing Company

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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