Broncho Billy and the Rustler's Child
Synopsis
David Morgan, a cowpuncher, is informed by Doctor Harding that the former's wife is in a serious condition and must be taken from the high altitude. An Indian horse thief shows David a way to make some money easy. That night, the Indian and the cowpuncher steal two horses. The Indian is captured by Broncho Billy, the sheriff, and squeals on Morgan. Dorothy, the cowpuncher's child, informs her father that a posse is coming up the road. Morgan instructs his child to say nothing to the men concerning his whereabouts. The cowpuncher crawls into the loft and pulls the ladder up after him. Broncho Billy enters, sees Morgan's wife is in a critical condition and asks the child where her father is. She tells him she does not know. The sheriff, hearing a sound above him, is about to fire his revolver into the loft, when the girl confesses that her father is above.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 25, 1913
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gilbert M. Anderson
- Original Title
- Broncho Billy and the Rustler's Child
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gilbert M. Anderson
Department Leadership Roster
Gilbert M. Anderson
Director
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 Broncho Billy and the Rustler's Child about?
David Morgan, a cowpuncher, is informed by Doctor Harding that the former's wife is in a serious condition and must be taken from the high altitude. An Indian horse thief shows David a way to make some money easy. That night, the Indian and the cowpuncher steal two horses. The Indian is captured by Broncho Billy, the sheriff, and squeals on Morgan. Dorothy, the cowpuncher's child, informs her father that a posse is coming up the road. Morgan instructs his child to say nothing to the men concerning his whereabouts. The cowpuncher crawls into the loft and pulls the ladder up after him. Broncho Billy enters, sees Morgan's wife is in a critical condition and asks the child where her father is. She tells him she does not know. The sheriff, hearing a sound above him, is about to fire his revolver into the loft, when the girl confesses that her father is above.
Who directed Broncho Billy and the Rustler's Child?
Broncho Billy and the Rustler's Child was directed by Gilbert M. Anderson.
Who stars in Broncho Billy and the Rustler's Child?
The principal cast of Broncho Billy and the Rustler's Child includes Gilbert M. Anderson, Brinsley Shaw, Eugenia Clinchard, Evelyn Selbie.
When was Broncho Billy and the Rustler's Child released and how long is it?
Broncho Billy and the Rustler's Child was released in 1913 with a total runtime of 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Broncho Billy and the Rustler's Child?
Broncho Billy and the Rustler's Child holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).