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  • Taking a Chance (1916)
  • Short | Short, Western
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Taking a Chance (1916)
Short | Short, Western

Tom Manton, a cowboy on the ranch of William Saunders, is in love with Flo, Saunders' daughter. The ranchman is not in favor of the match. Henry Weir, a crook, tries to sell Saunders an automobile, and Weir takes Flo out for a ride. Tom ...See moreTom Manton, a cowboy on the ranch of William Saunders, is in love with Flo, Saunders' daughter. The ranchman is not in favor of the match. Henry Weir, a crook, tries to sell Saunders an automobile, and Weir takes Flo out for a ride. Tom learns that Weir is wanted by the authorities. Meantime, Weir endeavors to make love to Flo, who escapes, meets Tom and tells him of Weir's actions. Tom chases Weir in his auto, rides alongside, and jumps to the top of the automobile, where he is taken into town by Weir. When at the railroad station Weir jumps from the car and tries to escape, he is confronted by the cowboy. Saunders has so much admiration for Tom that he gives his consent to the marriage of Tom and Flo. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Tom Mix (story)
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Updated Jun 24, 1916

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Jun 24, 1916 (United States)

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