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  • An Even Break (1912)
  • Short | Short, Western
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An Even Break (1912)
Short | Short, Western
Don Carlos, a Mexican gambler, who has been imbibing too freely, falls out with his little sweetheart, Elvira. He becomes fascinated with Maria, a frequenter of the dance halls. Elvira is aware of his fascination of the other girl; she ...See moreDon Carlos, a Mexican gambler, who has been imbibing too freely, falls out with his little sweetheart, Elvira. He becomes fascinated with Maria, a frequenter of the dance halls. Elvira is aware of his fascination of the other girl; she accuses him and he rudely thrusts her aside. Elvira wanders out to a secreted spot, sobbing as if her heart would break, when suddenly Jack Diamond, the exceedingly young and good looking foreman of the I.X.L. Ranch discovers her. He sees she is in trouble and a natural bond of sympathy arises between the two. Their conversation is heard by a sneaking hanger-on, who for a mere pittance reports to Don Carlos that his sweetheart is in company with the foreman. In a drunken jealous rage, he overtakes her and tries to force a confession from her. In her excitement and fear, she accidentally falls over the precipice. Don Carlos, thinking he may be accused of the murder, runs away. Her body is discovered at the foot of the cliff by a ranchman, who reports the fact to Jack Diamond. They immediately go in search of the supposed murderer. Jack Diamond leaves his men, goes alone, and overtakes Don Carlos hiding in the bushes. On their return to the ranch, they become lost on the prairie, while Jack, in a famished condition, can go no further. Don Carlos is in fear and hate, but the better man within him asserts itself, and he carries the rancher on his back. By accident he comes across a pool of water, where he revives Jack and for this act Jack sets him free. Don Carlos then discovers that the man is his rival and a struggle ensues,, in which Jack gets the worst. The cowboys who have been vainly searching, get the trail, and arrive just in time to save the young rancher's life. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Updated Jul 30, 1912
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Jul 30, 1912 (United States)

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Violet Mersereau
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