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Pedro is an irresponsible rascal, albeit a lovable one, who is better at playing quoits than he is at work. He is fond of both Don Miguel and his pretty bride, Maria, and he serenades them ... See full summary
Pedro is an irresponsible rascal, albeit a lovable one, who is better at playing quoits than he is at work. He is fond of both Don Miguel and his pretty bride, Maria, and he serenades them with one of his seductive tunes when they return from their honeymoon. Time passes, and the care of the ranch takes up the greater part of Miguel's attention, so that while he still loves his bride, she sees but little of him and becomes despondent. This state of mind causes her to become temporarily infatuated with Don Diego, a visitor who finally persuades her to go away with him. Meanwhile Pedro unable to appreciate the dignity of toil is discharged by Miguel. Mounting his burro he leaves the ranch, and later, while idly reclining beside the road, sees Diego and Maria ride by. Puzzled he follows and sees them enter a small inn for lunch, leaving the horses tied outside. He senses something wrong and releases one of the animals, sending it galloping off. The alarm is given, and Diego mounting the ...

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    • Author: Dugor
    A picture that develops with a measure of freshness an often used situation and furnishes an interesting offering. Its backgrounds are especially good and this is a point in its favor that will make it stand out above most recent releases. The Mexican ranchero is so busy that his young wife is or thinks she is neglected. Her husband's false friend comes on a visit with the usual result. The pivotal character is the poor singer and he has a prominent part in saving her from ruining herself. The photography seems very good. - The Moving Picture World, April 19, 1913
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