Why Broncho Billy Left Bear County
Synopsis
Through a kindly act Broncho Billy earns the deep gratitute of Marion Rivers, who presents him with a Bible. Not long afterwards, she comes upon him as he is about to hold up the stage, but at sight of the girl he is overwhelmed with shame and taking out the little Bible promises her that he will live honorably. In the meantime, Marion's father holds up the stage at another point, and one of the stagecoach drivers, mounting a bareback pony, rides off for the sheriff. Broncho Billy sees Rivers get away with the money, and when he hears the sheriff and his men coming, for Marion's sake he goes to warn her father. To shield him, he takes the bags of money and rides away with the men after him. He leaves the money at the mile post with a note saying: "SAheriff, I'm through with Bear County, this stick-up was my last", and rides across the border. (Moving Picture World Synopsis)
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Gilbert M. Anderson
Broncho Billy
Marguerite Clayton
Marion Rivers
Lloyd Ingraham
Old Man Rivers
Harry Todd
The Bartender
Victor Potel
The Druggist
Fred Church
The Sheriff
Slim Padgett
The Deputy
Frank Pementel
The Stage Driver
Harry Keenan
The Minister
Stanely Sargent
True Boardman
Thomas J. Crizer
David Kirkland
Charles La Due
Edna Nash
Heavenly Twin
Jack Roberts
Jack Woods
Man with Long Beard
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 27, 1913
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gilbert M. Anderson
- Original Title
- Why Broncho Billy Left Bear County
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 13m
- 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
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Why Broncho Billy Left Bear County about?
Through a kindly act Broncho Billy earns the deep gratitute of Marion Rivers, who presents him with a Bible. Not long afterwards, she comes upon him as he is about to hold up the stage, but at sight of the girl he is overwhelmed with shame and taking out the little Bible promises her that he will live honorably. In the meantime, Marion's father holds up the stage at another point, and one of the stagecoach drivers, mounting a bareback pony, rides off for the sheriff. Broncho Billy sees Rivers get away with the money, and when he hears the sheriff and his men coming, for Marion's sake he goes to warn her father. To shield him, he takes the bags of money and rides away with the men after him. He leaves the money at the mile post with a note saying: "SAheriff, I'm through with Bear County, this stick-up was my last", and rides across the border. (Moving Picture World Synopsis)
Who directed Why Broncho Billy Left Bear County?
Why Broncho Billy Left Bear County was directed by Gilbert M. Anderson.
Who stars in Why Broncho Billy Left Bear County?
The principal cast of Why Broncho Billy Left Bear County includes Gilbert M. Anderson, Marguerite Clayton, Lloyd Ingraham, Harry Todd, Victor Potel.
When was Why Broncho Billy Left Bear County released and how long is it?
Why Broncho Billy Left Bear County was released in 1913 with a total runtime of 13m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Why Broncho Billy Left Bear County?
Why Broncho Billy Left Bear County holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).