The Sheriff's Prisoner

The Sheriff's Prisoner (1914) is a drama, western film directed by Arthur Mackley.

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.

Cast

Eugene Pallette

John Walsh - the Miner

Florence Crawford

Mrs. Walsh - the Widow

F.A. Turner

Scott

Vester Pegg

Burns - the Outlaw

Arthur Mackley

Hooper - The Sheriff

Richard Cummings

The Doctor