Broncho Billy and the Baby (1915)

A reward of $500 is offered for the capture of Broncho Billy, a desperate outlaw. One day, while hiding near the home of a rancher, Broncho sees a little girl burying her broken doll. ... See full summary »

Director:

Gilbert M. 'Broncho Billy' Anderson

Writers:

Gilbert M. 'Broncho Billy' Anderson, Peter B. Kyne (story)

Stars:

Gilbert M. 'Broncho Billy' Anderson, Lee Willard, Evelyn Selbie

Cast

Cast overview:
Gilbert M. 'Broncho Billy' Anderson	...	Broncho Billy
Lee Willard	...	The Baby's Father
Evelyn Selbie	...	The Baby's Mother
Sally Phipps	...	The Baby (as Bernice Sawyer)

Storyline

A reward of $500 is offered for the capture of Broncho Billy, a desperate outlaw. One day, while hiding near the home of a rancher, Broncho sees a little girl burying her broken doll. Before she completes the ceremony, her mother comes out and takes her into the house. That evening after she has been put to bed, the little girl steals out to finish burying her doll. She falls over a ledge, and Broncho, who is sleeping nearby, is awakened. He picks her up unconscious. Upon taking her home the mother offers him a cot to sleep on. While Broncho sleeps the rancher comes home and recognizes him. He is intent upon getting the $500 reward, but his wife protects the rescuer of her child and Broncho is allowed to escape.

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Plot Keywords:

directed by star | broncho billy | baby | character name in title | 

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Genres:

Western | Short

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 January 1915 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Niles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Featured in Golden Saddles, Silver Spurs (2000)

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