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The Bargain

1914·80 min·US
Director: Reginald Barker
WesternActionAdventureRomance
The Silent West

After the bandit known as the Two-Gun Man Jim Stokes robs the stage, he is wounded in his flight from the scene. Recuperating at a ranch, he falls in love with a local settler's daughter. Now wishing to go straight, Stokes encounters trouble when the Sheriff-- not entirely incorruptible-- Catches wind of his location.

After the bandit known as the Two-Gun Man Jim Stokes robs the stage, he is wounded in his flight from the scene. Recuperating at a ranch, he falls in love with a local settler's daughter. Now wishing to go straight, Stokes encounters trouble when the Sheriff-- not entirely incorruptible-- Catches wind of his location.

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Cast

William S. Hart

William S. Hart

Jim Stokes

J. Frank Burke

J. Frank Burke

Sheriff Bud Walsh

Clara Williams

Clara Williams

Nell Brent

J. Barney Sherry

J. Barney Sherry

Phil Brent

Joseph J. Dowling

Joseph J. Dowling

Rev. Joshua Wilkes

Charles K. French

Charles K. French

Bartender

R

Roy Laidlaw

Miner

Herschel Mayall

Herschel Mayall

Gambler

Charles Swickard

Charles Swickard

Miner

Leo Willis

Leo Willis

Sheriff's Deputy

Fritz the Horse

Fritz the Horse

Fritz the Horse

Crew

Thomas H. Ince

writer

Robert Newhard

cinematographer

Joseph H. August

cinematographer

William H. Clifford

writer

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