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  • Plain Grit (1922)
  • Short | Short, Western
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Plain Grit (1922)
Short | Short, Western
Sergeant Frank Evans, of the Northwest Mounted Police, runs Jim Butler to earth after a struggle in mid-air. They go to a cabin and ask for something to eat. The woman puts dope in Evans' coffee and helps Butler to escape. Evans comes to ...See moreSergeant Frank Evans, of the Northwest Mounted Police, runs Jim Butler to earth after a struggle in mid-air. They go to a cabin and ask for something to eat. The woman puts dope in Evans' coffee and helps Butler to escape. Evans comes to just as Inspector McGraith rides up. He tells him he has been doped, but he does not believe him, believing Evans has been drinking. Evans is discharged from the service. One year later Butler has prospered and owns a saloon. He neglects his wife and goes with another woman. His wife, Martha, broken-hearted, goes to her father's cabin in the woods. Butler tries to boss the other woman, but she resents it. Evans, overhearing them quarreling, enters. He struggles with Butler. The woman shoots him. Evans takes the blame. He goes to Jean Duboc, Martha's father, and tells him that he is a killer. Martha and her father help him to get on his feet again. Simpson, also of the Northwest Mounted Police, is stabbed by Butler. Evans goes after Butler, and a man to man fight ensues. Butler tries to escape, but is shot by Inspector McGrath. Evans is re-installed in the Northwest Mounted Police and Martha and Evans embrace. Written by Universal Weekly, June 17, 1922 See less
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Director
Nat Ross
Writer
Harvey Gates (scenario) (story)
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Updated Jun 24, 1922
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Jun 24, 1922 (United States)

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