Broncho Billy and the Bandits
Synopsis
Jim Matthews, express agent in Red Rock, Arizona, and his daughter Alice, are watching anxiously over the bedside of Mrs. Matthews, who is very ill. An express box of money is now left by the stage and Matthews is ordered to guard it overnight. The "Arizona Kid," a notorious bandit, who has followed the stage and watched while they left the box, now gallops back to the rendezvous of his pals, tells them of the easy chance to rob the office and they start at once. Meanwhile Alice has sent her father for a doctor and is all alone with her sick mother.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 4, 1912
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gilbert M. Anderson
- Screenplay & Story
- Gilbert M. Anderson
- Original Title
- Broncho Billy and the Bandits
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gilbert M. Anderson
Gilbert M. Anderson
Gilbert M. Anderson
Department Leadership Roster
Gilbert M. Anderson
Director
Gilbert M. Anderson
Writer
Gilbert M. Anderson
Producer
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Broncho Billy and the Bandits
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What is Broncho Billy and the Bandits about?
Jim Matthews, express agent in Red Rock, Arizona, and his daughter Alice, are watching anxiously over the bedside of Mrs. Matthews, who is very ill. An express box of money is now left by the stage and Matthews is ordered to guard it overnight. The "Arizona Kid," a notorious bandit, who has followed the stage and watched while they left the box, now gallops back to the rendezvous of his pals, tells them of the easy chance to rob the office and they start at once. Meanwhile Alice has sent her father for a doctor and is all alone with her sick mother.
Who directed Broncho Billy and the Bandits?
Broncho Billy and the Bandits was directed by Gilbert M. Anderson.
Who stars in Broncho Billy and the Bandits?
The principal cast of Broncho Billy and the Bandits includes Gilbert M. Anderson, Marguerite Marsh, Fred Church, Brinsley Shaw, Harry Todd.
When was Broncho Billy and the Bandits released and how long is it?
Broncho Billy and the Bandits was released in 1912 with a total runtime of 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Broncho Billy and the Bandits?
Broncho Billy and the Bandits holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).