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The Sheriff's Prisoner

The Sheriff's Prisoner

Drama, Western

20m

July 29, 1914 (111 years ago)

Overview

Miner John Walsh leaves his wife and baby behind on his barren claim taking their small store of gold to the settlement and gambling it away. He becomes embroiled in a fight with cowpuncher Burns and is killed. Shortly afterwards Mrs. Walsh, weakened by her attempt to work, her husband's claim collapses. The doctor declares only a transfusion can save Mrs. Walsh's life. Burns, now a fugitive, appears and volunteers. Mrs. Walsh's life is saved, but Burns, weakened by hunger and exposure, succumbs, happy in having made amends for his crime.

ActorAge thenAge now
Eugene Pallette

Eugene Pallette

John Walsh - the Miner

Birthday: July 7, 1889

25 September 3, 1954 (65)
Florence Crawford

Florence Crawford

Mrs. Walsh - the Widow

Birthday: April 7, 1880

34 March 15, 1954 (73)
F.A. Turner

F.A. Turner

Scott

Birthday: October 10, 1858

55 February 13, 1923 (64)
Vester Pegg

Vester Pegg

Burns - the Outlaw

Birthday: May 22, 1887

27 February 19, 1951 (63)
Arthur Mackley

Arthur Mackley

Hooper - The Sheriff

Birthday: July 3, 1865

49 December 21, 1926 (61)
Richard Cummings

Richard Cummings

The Doctor

Birthday: August 20, 1858

55 December 25, 1938 (80)