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William Blake is a respected citizen of Tropico, Cal., a man looked up to by his neighbors and worshiped by a devoted daughter, whose love he fully reciprocates. The inhabitants of Tropico ... See full summary
William Blake is a respected citizen of Tropico, Cal., a man looked up to by his neighbors and worshiped by a devoted daughter, whose love he fully reciprocates. The inhabitants of Tropico and other towns are much puzzled over the frequent robberies of the stagecoach which runs through Eagle Pass in the Sierras. The hold-ups have been boldly executed by a lone bandit who has made several good hauls. The robber is known as "The Mysterious Bandit of Eagle Pass." So bold and frequent have his depredations become that the State offers a reward of $5,000 for his capture, dead or alive. Neither his neighbors nor his daughter, Kitty, connect William Blake with these robberies. They even consult him regarding the bandit and the State's reward, yet Blake is the bandit who is committing these daring hold-ups in order to provide his daughter with comforts and make her future secure. Both because he regards Jim Sherwood, the young sheriff, as a suitable husband for Kitty, his daughter, and to ...

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    • Author: Shaktiktilar
    A picture of a bandit father who posed as "a respectable citizen." A leader says he holds up the stage for his daughter's sake. The sheriff of the neighborhood loves this daughter. It is only when the man is dying that he confesses the robbery. This situation has little that is new; but the picture gives very good entertainment. It is naturally conducted and acted. The scenes give freshly interesting glimpses of thrilling life. There is much beauty in the backgrounds which are very well photographed. The action is as speedy as is usual in Nestor stories and it is all reasonable; it all convinces. The characters also are contrasted well. - The Moving Picture World, June 29, 1912
  • Cast overview:
    Harry von Meter Harry von Meter - William Blake - the Bandit
    Vivian Rich Vivian Rich - Kitty - Blake's Daughter
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