Why the Sheriff Is a Bachelor
Synopsis
The sheriff is in love with a beautiful widow. The widow has a brother who is in secret a rascal and a member of a gang of bandits. The sheriff and the widow have arrived at an understanding and she is wearing his ring. One day four masked men ride into the village, loot the bank, terrorize the community and ride away with a big sack of gold. The sheriff goes in pursuit, and after a lot of shooting, fast riding and acrobatic horsemanship, the bank looters are caught. When the masks are removed, the sheriff discovers to his consternation that the brother of the handsome widow is the chief of the band. Duty stares at him with unsmiling face.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 27, 1914
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Mix
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Mix
- Original Title
- Why the Sheriff Is a Bachelor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Selig Polyscope Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Mix
Tom Mix
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Mix
Director
Tom Mix
Writer
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What is Why the Sheriff Is a Bachelor about?
The sheriff is in love with a beautiful widow. The widow has a brother who is in secret a rascal and a member of a gang of bandits. The sheriff and the widow have arrived at an understanding and she is wearing his ring. One day four masked men ride into the village, loot the bank, terrorize the community and ride away with a big sack of gold. The sheriff goes in pursuit, and after a lot of shooting, fast riding and acrobatic horsemanship, the bank looters are caught. When the masks are removed, the sheriff discovers to his consternation that the brother of the handsome widow is the chief of the band. Duty stares at him with unsmiling face.
Who directed Why the Sheriff Is a Bachelor?
Why the Sheriff Is a Bachelor was directed by Tom Mix.
Who stars in Why the Sheriff Is a Bachelor?
The principal cast of Why the Sheriff Is a Bachelor includes Tom Mix, Goldie Colwell, Leo D. Maloney, Roy Watson.
When was Why the Sheriff Is a Bachelor released and how long is it?
Why the Sheriff Is a Bachelor was released in 1914 with a total runtime of 12m.