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We see two little children playing near a cliff when suddenly one of them falls over the precipice to the deep chasm below; the other child frightened, runs off for help, and naturally asks... See full summary
We see two little children playing near a cliff when suddenly one of them falls over the precipice to the deep chasm below; the other child frightened, runs off for help, and naturally asks the aid of the first man she meets. This happens to be the outlaw. Well may he suspect it is a trap to capture him but so strong is the little one's appeal that he goes to the aid of the child. He carries the injured little one all the way back to the house and, notwithstanding his good motive, it leads to his capture; but the parents of the child, realizing what a sacrifice he made for their little girl, lose no time in making a strong effort for his release. The case is too strong for the humane jury of westerners and he is acquitted. This action touches him deeply and after a series of incidents we at last see him with not only a new leaf turned over, but an entirely new book; married and a well-respected citizen in the community.

This was the first film produced by Atlas Film Company.

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    • Author: Cetnan
    The first release of a new company and in conception and acting it deserves commendation. Some slight crudities appear in the mechanical department which future polishing will eliminate. There is a thrill indeed when the little one falls from the cliff. Then the rush of the other for help, the meeting with the outlaw, his assistance and the sacrifice it entailed are all graphically represented. The representation of the humane jury is a touch which goes straight to the heart, and the final reformation of the outlaw is a fitting ending to an interesting film. The acting of the children is the feature of the picture and would be difficult to surpass. If the new producer sends out such pictures as this its advent to the motion picture field will be welcomed. A simple story like this, told with the human touch which goes to the heart, will be popular when more elaborate compositions would only be admired. - The Moving Picture World, June 18, 1910
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