The Mountaineer's Honor (1909)

A mountain girl is seduced by a traveler from the valley. Her brother tracks the seducer down and kills him. In retaliation, the sheriff captures the brother and prepares to lynch him. Mother intervenes and, to save her son the disgrace of hanging, shoots him.

Released Nov. 24, 1909 17 min None+

Genres: Drama, Short

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