The Adopted Brother

The Adopted Brother

11 mins | Western | Aug. 29, 1913

A Western action film about two men who escape from prison to take revenge on the person who betrayed them. Harry’s actions ensure that William and his friend get sent to prison. They escape, and want to take revenge on Harry. Harry's wife warns the sheriff, and as William and his friend are chasing Harry on horseback, they are shot by the sheriff.

The Adopted Brother

11 mins | Western | Aug. 29, 1913

The Adopted Brother
A Western action film about two men who escape from prison to take revenge on the person who betrayed them. Harry’s actions ensure that William and his friend get sent to prison. They escape, and want to take revenge on Harry. Harry's wife warns the sheriff, and as William and his friend are chasing Harry on horseback, they are shot by the sheriff.
Producers American Mutoscope & Biograph
Original title The Adopted Brother
Directors Christy Cabanne, D.W. Griffith
Writers Christy Cabanne

Cast

Robert Harron

as The Adopted Brother

W. Chrystie Miller

as The Father

Dorothy Gish

as The Daughter

Elmer Booth

as The Son

Charles Gorman

as The Son's Friend

William A. Carroll

as The Drunk

George Beranger

as The Employer

Fred Burns

as Outside Sheriff's Office

Adolph Lestina

as Outside Sheriff's Office

W.C. Robinson

as Outside Bar