Sheriff of Sun Dog
Synopsis
Small town sheriff "Silent" Davidson tries to protect aging sheep rancher Scott Martin and his daughter, Jean, from the predations of local cattlemen. Head cattleman Pete Kane and banker Jeff Sedley ambush the old man and frame the sheriff for his murder, but Scott is only badly wounded. Recovering consciousness, he tells Jean who the real culprits are. However, Kane seizes and imprisons her. Ultimately, Silent breaks out of jail, finds and frees Jean from her bonds, proves his innocence, and brings Kane and Sedley to justice. Naturally, he wins Jean's heart.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 5, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis King
- Screenplay & Story
- W.C. Tuttle, Daniel F. Whitcomb
- Original Title
- Sheriff of Sun Dog
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Berwilla Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis King
W.C. Tuttle, Daniel F. Whitcomb
Department Leadership Roster
Louis King
Director
Daniel F. Whitcomb
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sheriff of Sun Dog
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What is Sheriff of Sun Dog about?
Small town sheriff "Silent" Davidson tries to protect aging sheep rancher Scott Martin and his daughter, Jean, from the predations of local cattlemen. Head cattleman Pete Kane and banker Jeff Sedley ambush the old man and frame the sheriff for his murder, but Scott is only badly wounded. Recovering consciousness, he tells Jean who the real culprits are. However, Kane seizes and imprisons her. Ultimately, Silent breaks out of jail, finds and frees Jean from her bonds, proves his innocence, and brings Kane and Sedley to justice. Naturally, he wins Jean's heart.
Who directed Sheriff of Sun Dog?
Sheriff of Sun Dog was directed by Louis King.
Who stars in Sheriff of Sun Dog?
The principal cast of Sheriff of Sun Dog includes William Fairbanks, Robert McKenzie, Jim Welch, Florence Gilbert, Ashton Dearholt.
When was Sheriff of Sun Dog released and how long is it?
Sheriff of Sun Dog was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 50m.