The Desert Bridegroom

The Desert Bridegroom

The Desert Bridegroom

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The Desert Bridegroom

1922

0h 23m

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Western

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Sheriff Jack Harkins seeks vengeance against Red Saunders, who caused the death of Harkins' sister. Saunders, after terrorizing the area, attempts to force his attentions on Matilda Ann Carter, a wealthy young heiress. When Harkins catches up to Saunders and beats him, Saunders fakes his own death to frame the sheriff for murder. The ruse is exposed, leading to a happy conclusion.

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Jack Hoxie

Jack Harkins

Jack Hoxie

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Evelyn Nelson

Matilda Ann Carter

Evelyn Nelson

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Olin Francis

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Olin Francis

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William White

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Claude Payton

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E.J. Bedinger

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Aleth Hansen

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Ed La Niece

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