The Deputy's Chance That Won

A brisk, straightforward silent western that trades on simple suspense and a dusty sense of peril.

Directed by

Arthur Mackley

Genres

Western

Starring

Arthur Mackley, Florence Crawford, W.E. Lawrence

Overview

Mollie Owens, engaged to sheriff’s deputy Dick Calvert, is taken captive by outlaw Monk Turgis and imprisoned in the "death cabin” so called because everyone shunned it after of two mysterious murders were committed there. Turgis and his friend try to scare money out of Mollie's mother, but Dick sets out on their trail. He sees one of them enter the cabin and immediately investigates.

How it feels

Tense, dark and earnest. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Survival, crime, love, justice

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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