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Watch TrailerThe rancher whom Tom works for has entrusted Tom with a bag of gold to take to the bank. But on arriving at the bank, Tom finds that it is closed for the day. It is not long before Tom is lured into a game of cards, and loses the rancher's money. Soon there is a warrant out for Tom's arrest on a charge of embezzlement, and his situation becomes increasingly desperate.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1909 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama, Western |
| Director | Edwin S. Porter |
| Runtime | 16 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.1/10 (5 votes) |
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The film constructs a classic drama of a fall from grace through a chain of fateful decisions. It relies on the contrast between the rancher's trust and the protagonist's weakness, exploring the theme of moral choice under pressure.
What lingers after the final frame is the tense, economical storytelling of early cinema, where a single mistake unravels a man's world with stark simplicity. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Edwin S. Porter
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