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The Deputy's Double Cross

1922 · 20 min

A quick, plain-spoken silent western that moves briskly through humiliation and rescue toward a neat, satisfying reversal.

Directed by
Robert F. Hill
Genres
Western
Overview
Deputy sheriff Dick Randall is removed from his position due to the corrupt influence of local thieves. After facing public humiliation, the hero is ordered to leave town, but he firmly refuses to go. The hero is eventually captured by the outlaws and dragged off to their hideout. Meanwhile, his sweetheart (Marty, played by Laura La Plante) rides off to get help. However, the hero manages to free himself and fight back before reinforcements arrive, leading to a clever cops-and-robbers’ conclusion with a twist regarding whose side the deputy was truly on.

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Directed by
Robert F. Hill
Genres
Western
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Tone
    Pacing
    brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • justice
    • corruption
    • betrayal
    • loyalty
    Places
    • small town
    • countryside
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • twist ending
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action4
    Horror0
    Humour2
    Realism6
    Romance2
    Tension4
    Darkness3
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight2

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    Details

    Genres
    western
    Directed by
    Robert F. Hill
    Written by
    George H. Plympton
    Starring
    Lee Shumway, Laura La Plante
    Runtime
    20 min
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    No Language

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