The Sheriff's Chum

The Sheriff's Chum

Western | April 8, 1911

Two young men of a western town, Will Phelps and George Arden, are in love with the same girl, the belle of the village. Having been pals from boyhood they decide to let the girl choose between them and to abide by her decision without argument or malice. Jessie chooses Phelps, and Arden, although deeply hurt by her decision, presses the hands of both and wishes them happiness. Several years elapse during which time Jessie and Will are married and the latter has become sheriff of the county. It is then that Arden returns and the two men are apparently happy in being together again.

The Sheriff's Chum

Western | April 8, 1911

The Sheriff's Chum
Two young men of a western town, Will Phelps and George Arden, are in love with the same girl, the belle of the village. Having been pals from boyhood they decide to let the girl choose between them and to abide by her decision without argument or malice. Jessie chooses Phelps, and Arden, although deeply hurt by her decision, presses the hands of both and wishes them happiness. Several years elapse during which time Jessie and Will are married and the latter has become sheriff of the county. It is then that Arden returns and the two men are apparently happy in being together again.
Producers The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Original title The Sheriff's Chum
Directors Gilbert M. Anderson
Writers Gilbert M. Anderson

Cast

Gilbert M. Anderson

as Sheriff Will Phelps

Gladys Field

as Jessie Phelps

Brinsley Shaw

as George Arden, the Sheriff's Chum

Fred Church

as Prisoner