Broncho Billy's Duty
Synopsis
Broncho Billy, a doctor and minister in the far west, is overwhelmed with grief one evening when he returns to his home to find a note from his wife stating that she could not bear the loneliness any longer and had gone to town with the man she loved. A few years later she is forced to her bed where she finally dies of a broken heart. Broncho had been told of her condition and hastens to her in time to kiss and forgive her. The negligent husband returns and Broncho Billy forgetting himself, is about to slay the man, when he suddenly remembers the note his wife had left for him, with these words, "Never forget your duty to your God."
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 6, 1914
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gilbert M. Anderson
- Screenplay & Story
- Gilbert M. Anderson
- Original Title
- Broncho Billy's Duty
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 11m
- 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
Producer
Gilbert M. Anderson
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 Broncho Billy's Duty
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What is Broncho Billy's Duty about?
Broncho Billy, a doctor and minister in the far west, is overwhelmed with grief one evening when he returns to his home to find a note from his wife stating that she could not bear the loneliness any longer and had gone to town with the man she loved. A few years later she is forced to her bed where she finally dies of a broken heart. Broncho had been told of her condition and hastens to her in time to kiss and forgive her. The negligent husband returns and Broncho Billy forgetting himself, is about to slay the man, when he suddenly remembers the note his wife had left for him, with these words, "Never forget your duty to your God."
Who directed Broncho Billy's Duty?
Broncho Billy's Duty was directed by Gilbert M. Anderson.
Who stars in Broncho Billy's Duty?
The principal cast of Broncho Billy's Duty includes Gilbert M. Anderson, Marguerite Clayton, Carl Stockdale, True Boardman.
When was Broncho Billy's Duty released and how long is it?
Broncho Billy's Duty was released in 1914 with a total runtime of 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Broncho Billy's Duty?
Broncho Billy's Duty holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).