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  • The Sheriff's Story (1913)
  • Short | Short, Western
The Sheriff's Story (1913)
Short | Short, Western
Sheriff Coverdale of Custer County, Wyoming, visits his relatives in New York City. During his stay he joins one of the local clubs there. One night at the club, several of the members ask the sheriff to tell them a good story of some of ...See moreSheriff Coverdale of Custer County, Wyoming, visits his relatives in New York City. During his stay he joins one of the local clubs there. One night at the club, several of the members ask the sheriff to tell them a good story of some of his experiences in the west. Sheriff Coverdale tells them he had a prisoner once, who like all other prisoners, claimed he was innocent. The prisoner, Tom Racey, had a scheming wife with a remarkable personality and clever ability. Her shrewd manner assisted her materially in gaining entrance to the jail, where her husband had been lodged. While the sheriff's back was turned she handed Tom a note. After his wife had left the cell, Tom roads the note, which tells him that he can escape by using the enclosed files. Tom files his way to freedom. The sheriff is notified and goes in pursuit. Discovered among the bushes, Sheriff Coverdale fires at the fleeing outlaw. Racey finally reaches his home. His wife tells him to get into bed immediately and pretend to be dead. Sheriff Coverdale, with his deputies, finds Racey and, believing him to be dead, leaves the house. Mr. and Mrs. Coverdale calmly pack up their belongings and leave town. Returning to the home of the bandit the sheriff finds a dummy form in the bed and the tenants missing. Sheriff Coverdale's fellow club members laugh their appreciation of the splendid story and they all join in a drink. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Director
Arthur Mackley
Producer
Gilbert M. 'Broncho Billy' Anderson
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Updated Jan 30, 1913
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Jan 30, 1913 (United States)

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