The Desert Bridegroom

May 28, 1922

0h 23m

★ 0.0

Overview

Sheriff Jack Harkins seeks vengeance against Red Saunders, who caused the death of Harkins' sister. Saunders, after terrorizing the area, attempts to force his attentions on Matilda Ann Carter, a wealthy young heiress. When Harkins catches up to Saunders and beats him, Saunders fakes his own death to frame the sheriff for murder. The ruse is exposed, leading to a happy conclusion.

Genres

Western

Production Companies

Ben Wilson Productions

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Cast

Jack Harkins

Jack Hoxie

Matilda Ann Carter

Evelyn Nelson

Olin Francis

William White

Claude Payton

E.J. Bedinger

Aleth Hansen

Ed La Niece

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