19 February 1916 Thriller 12 mins
Helen is enjoying a ride on her horse, "Hazard," after her day's work, when news comes that "Red" Purdy and his aides are escaping after making a big haul. When the automobile in which they are escaping breaks down they take to a handcar. Helen pursues them down the track while the Sheriff and his posse set out to head them off on a short cut.
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United States 19 February 1916
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02 September 1916
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On New Year's Eve, the convicted murderer, Strong Henry, escapes from prison and collects his son from the orphanage.
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