Keno Bates, Liar
Synopsis
Jim Maitland loses his last cent gambling the Double Stamp saloon and gambling hall, and shortly after it closes, he robs the proprietors "Keno" Bates and "Wind River"are robbed, at gunpoint. After the surprise, they track Maitland down, and Keno shoots him dead on self defense. Keno goes through his belongings and finds a letter and a locket; the letter announces the arrival of the deceased's sister, and the locket has a cameo picture of Doris Maitland. Thus, Keno tells Wind River they must do a heap of lying. Meeting the girl at the stagecoach's arrival, Keeno feels responsible for the innocent and attractive Ms. Maitland; he tells her a white lie, that her brother was a good man, "killed in a mine accident," who had left her a cabin and money - and Keno turns his own cabin over to Doris. Keno and Doris began to fall in love. Anita, a dance-hall girl, aggressively tries to seduce Keno.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 27, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William S. Hart
- Screenplay & Story
- J.G. Hawks, Thomas H. Ince
- Original Title
- Keno Bates, Liar
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Kay-Bee Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William S. Hart
J.G. Hawks, Thomas H. Ince
Department Leadership Roster
William S. Hart
Director
J.G. Hawks
Writer
Thomas H. Ince
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Keno Bates, Liar about?
Jim Maitland loses his last cent gambling the Double Stamp saloon and gambling hall, and shortly after it closes, he robs the proprietors "Keno" Bates and "Wind River"are robbed, at gunpoint. After the surprise, they track Maitland down, and Keno shoots him dead on self defense. Keno goes through his belongings and finds a letter and a locket; the letter announces the arrival of the deceased's sister, and the locket has a cameo picture of Doris Maitland. Thus, Keno tells Wind River they must do a heap of lying. Meeting the girl at the stagecoach's arrival, Keeno feels responsible for the innocent and attractive Ms. Maitland; he tells her a white lie, that her brother was a good man, "killed in a mine accident," who had left her a cabin and money - and Keno turns his own cabin over to Doris. Keno and Doris began to fall in love. Anita, a dance-hall girl, aggressively tries to seduce Keno.
Who directed Keno Bates, Liar?
Keno Bates, Liar was directed by William S. Hart.
Who stars in Keno Bates, Liar?
The principal cast of Keno Bates, Liar includes William S. Hart, Herschel Mayall, Margaret Thompson, Louise Glaum, Gordon Mullen.
When was Keno Bates, Liar released and how long is it?
Keno Bates, Liar was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Keno Bates, Liar?
Keno Bates, Liar holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).