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Captured by Mexicans (1914)
Short | Western, Short

Captured by Mexicans (1914)

Short | Western, Short

While crossing the Yuma Desert on their New York-to-San Francisco journey, the Ridgeleys rescue Pete, a Mexican, just as he is about to die of thirst. The man later shows his ingratitude and is driven from the camp. The Mexican returns. ...See moreWhile crossing the Yuma Desert on their New York-to-San Francisco journey, the Ridgeleys rescue Pete, a Mexican, just as he is about to die of thirst. The man later shows his ingratitude and is driven from the camp. The Mexican returns. Stealing Don's rifle and horse, he shoots and seriously wounds his benefactor. Before making his escape, Pete empties the water bottles. Fearing lest she and Don perish of thirst, Cleo mounts her horse and accompanied by Major, her collie, goes in search of water. While she is gone, Pete returns to the camp with a band of Mexican rebels. The latter carry Don away with them as prisoner. Later, the rebels get into a battle with a body of Mexican Federals and are defeated. Pete and Don are captured. To save himself, the Mexican declares that Don is the leader of the rebel band. Overcome by heat and thirst, Cleo topples off her horse. Major tries to revive his mistress. Failing, he bounds away. He attracts the attention of some prospectors. Their curiosity aroused, the men follow the dog and find Cleo. The girl is revived and tells her story. Later, she learns of Don's capture by the Federals. The prospectors accompany her across the border to the Mexican town. Calling upon Ford, the American Consul, they enlist his aid. General Ordez, the Mexican commandant, condemns Pete and Don to death. The men are led out for execution. Ford, Cleo and the prospectors arrive before General Ordez and convince him that Don was a captive of the rebels. The officer makes out a pardon and gives it to Cleo. The party hastens to where Don faces the firing squad and arrive just as the soldiers are about to shoot. The American is freed. Pete, however, meets the fate he deserves. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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Name	Known for
Cleo Ridgely Cleo Ridgley (as Cleo Ridgeley) Cleo Ridgley (as Cleo Ridgeley) See fewer	The Victory of Conscience (1916)
Don Ridgely Don Ridgley (as Don Ridgeley) Don Ridgley (as Don Ridgeley) See fewer	Captured by Mexicans (1914)
William H. West General Ordez General Ordez See fewer	The Fatal Opal (1914)
Paul Hurst Pete - a Mexican (as Paul C. Hurst) Pete - a Mexican (as Paul C. Hurst) See fewer	Gone with the Wind (1939)
Thomas G. Lingham John Ford - American Consul (as T.G. Lingham) John Ford - American Consul (as T.G. Lingham) See fewer	The Lone Star Ranger (1923)
Lawrence Peyton Jack Ridd - a Prospector (as Larry Peyton) Jack Ridd - a Prospector (as Larry Peyton) See fewer	Martin Eden (1914)