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The Sheriff's Adopted Child

Synopsis

The sheriff lives with his sister, and is engaged in running down an unknown bandit who has been quite active in the district. It develops that Jim Brown, a poor miner, who has lost his wife and is in straitened circumstances, has become embittered at the world and is the bandit, living alone with his little boy, Tom.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

October 16, 1912

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Frank Montgomery
Original Title
The Sheriff's Adopted Child
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
Unknown
Production Studios
Broncho Film Company

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Frank Montgomery

Department Leadership Roster

Frank Montgomery

Frank Montgomery

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Sheriff's Adopted Child.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sheriff's Adopted Child

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Sheriff's Adopted Child about?

The sheriff lives with his sister, and is engaged in running down an unknown bandit who has been quite active in the district. It develops that Jim Brown, a poor miner, who has lost his wife and is in straitened circumstances, has become embittered at the world and is the bandit, living alone with his little boy, Tom.

Who directed The Sheriff's Adopted Child?

The Sheriff's Adopted Child was directed by Frank Montgomery.

Who stars in The Sheriff's Adopted Child?

The principal cast of The Sheriff's Adopted Child includes George Gebhardt, Mrs. George Gebhardt, J. Barney Sherry.

When was The Sheriff's Adopted Child released and how long is it?

The Sheriff's Adopted Child was released in 1912 with a total runtime of Unknown.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sheriff's Adopted Child?

The Sheriff's Adopted Child holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).