He Died and He Didn't (1916)

The prospector enters the western dance hall, and upon seeing the gambler, takes a mallet and apparently kills the man. He is captured by the posse and as he is dangling from a tree tells the story of how, years before, he and Ben had been in Texas together, Ben fleecing Rube of all his savings, robbed him of his girl, and disappeared. As Rube is about to breathe his last word, a message comes to the effect that Ben has recovered. The posse cut Rube down and take him back. He discovers that the girl is still with Ben and is the mother of seven urchins. Ben tries to rid himself of this domestic burden, but Rube flees on his trick mule and has the last laugh on the gambler.

Director: Rube Miller
Genre: Comedy, Western
Runtime: 20 min
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Production: Vogue Motion Picture Company
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Rube Miller
More Films in Genre: Comedy, Western

Frequently Asked Questions

What is He Died and He Didn't about?
The prospector enters the western dance hall, and upon seeing the gambler, takes a mallet and apparently kills the man. He is captured by the posse and as he is dangling from a tree tells the story of how, years before, he and Ben had been in Texas together, Ben fleecing Rube of all his savings, robbed him of his girl, and disappeared. As Rube is about to breathe his last word, a message comes to the effect that Ben has recovered. The posse cut Rube down and take him back. He discovers that the girl is still with Ben and is the mother of seven urchins. Ben tries to rid himself of this domestic burden, but Rube flees on his trick mule and has the last laugh on the gambler.
Who directed He Died and He Didn't?
He Died and He Didn't was directed by Rube Miller.
Who stars in He Died and He Didn't?
He Died and He Didn't stars Ben Turpin, Rube Miller, Lillian Hamilton.
How long is He Died and He Didn't?
He Died and He Didn't has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
What genre is He Died and He Didn't?
He Died and He Didn't is a Comedy, Western film.
Where was He Died and He Didn't produced?
He Died and He Didn't was produced in United States of America.