
The Cowboy Samaritan
Synopsis
John Landers is sent to the drug store by his bedridden wife for some medicine. The druggist refuses him credit. Returning home his wife presents him with a letter from her brother in which he enclosed a check for fifty dollars. Landers is induced by Whiskey Bill Tate to gamble his money, which he does and loses.
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November 20, 1913
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd Ingraham
- Screenplay & Story
- Josephine Rector
- Original Title
- The Cowboy Samaritan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd Ingraham
Josephine Rector
Department Leadership Roster
Lloyd Ingraham
Director
Josephine Rector
Writer
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 The Cowboy Samaritan
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What is The Cowboy Samaritan about?
John Landers is sent to the drug store by his bedridden wife for some medicine. The druggist refuses him credit. Returning home his wife presents him with a letter from her brother in which he enclosed a check for fifty dollars. Landers is induced by Whiskey Bill Tate to gamble his money, which he does and loses.
Who directed The Cowboy Samaritan?
The Cowboy Samaritan was directed by Lloyd Ingraham.
Who stars in The Cowboy Samaritan?
The principal cast of The Cowboy Samaritan includes True Boardman, Fred Church, Harry Todd, Evelyn Selbie, Lois Ingraham.
When was The Cowboy Samaritan released and how long is it?
The Cowboy Samaritan was released in 1913 with a total runtime of 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cowboy Samaritan?
The Cowboy Samaritan holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).
