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The County Seat War (1914)
Short | Drama, Short

The County Seat War (1914)

Short | Drama, Short

Rodney Gilbert and Elsie Gordon are sweethearts. Rodney is the captain of the local militia and son of the District-Attorney. Zeigler, an unscrupulous politician, also loves Elsie. To further his ends, he nominates the girl's father to run...See moreRodney Gilbert and Elsie Gordon are sweethearts. Rodney is the captain of the local militia and son of the District-Attorney. Zeigler, an unscrupulous politician, also loves Elsie. To further his ends, he nominates the girl's father to run against Gilbert, who comes up for re-election. Gordon is defeated after a bitter campaign. In rage he orders Elsie to cease her friendship with Rodney. Later, the citizens of Rayton, headed by Zeigler and Gordon, descend upon the Court House at Elk City, Gilbert's home, for the purpose of stealing the county records. Two militiamen are on guard. Zeigler mortally wounds one of the men, Marvin. The man scrawls a dying message in the pages of a book, which he hurls out of the window. Fisher, the other guard, is gagged and bound. The Court House is accidentally set afire. Fisher escapes and gives the alarm. Rodney and his men pursue the Raytonites. The latter fortify themselves in a barn. A hot battle ensues. The raiders are finally captured and placed under arrest. Gordon is charged with having murdered Marvin. Elsie and her mother plead with Gilbert to have the crime investigated. Rodney also urges his father to look into the matter. The following day Marvin's message is found by boys, who turn it over to one of Rodney's men. Realizing its importance, the man takes it to District Attorney Gilbert. Zeigler is confronted with the evidence of his crime. Overcome by this message from the dead, the man breaks down and confesses. Gordon is freed. In gratitude he gives Rodney his consent to marry Elsie. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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6 cast members

Name	Known for
George A. Williams Gordon - a Candidate for Office (as G.A. Williams) Gordon - a Candidate for Office (as G.A. Williams) See fewer	Super Speed (1925)
Helen Holmes Elsie Gordon - the Daughter Elsie Gordon - the Daughter See fewer	The Railroad Raiders (1917)
J.P. McGowan Zeigler - a Politician Zeigler - a Politician See fewer	The Lost Express (1917)
Nick Woods Gilbert - Gordon's Opponent (as N.S. Woods) Gilbert - Gordon's Opponent (as N.S. Woods) See fewer	Peggy's Invitation (1913)
Charles Wells Rodney Gilbert - the Son Rodney Gilbert - the Son See fewer	The Hazards of Helen (1914)
Leo D. Maloney Fisher - Rodney's Chum Fisher - Rodney's Chum See fewer	The Loser's End (1924)