The Adopted Brother (1913)
A Western action film about two men who escape from prison to take revenge on the person who betrayed them. Harry’s actions ensure that William and his friend get sent to prison. They escape, and want to take revenge on Harry. Harry's wife warns the sheriff, and as William and his friend are chasing Harry on horseback, they are shot by the sheriff.
Director: D.W. Griffith, Christy Cabanne
Genre: Western
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: August 29, 1913
Cast
- Robert Harron - The Adopted Brother
- W. Chrystie Miller - The Father
- Dorothy Gish - The Daughter
- Elmer Booth - The Son
- Charles Gorman - The Son's Friend
- William A. Carroll - The Drunk
- George Beranger - The Employer
- Fred Burns - Outside Sheriff's Office
- Adolph Lestina - Outside Sheriff's Office
- W.C. Robinson - Outside Bar
Screenplay
Production: American Mutoscope & Biograph
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: D.W. Griffith, Christy Cabanne
More Films in Genre: Western
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Adopted Brother about?
- A Western action film about two men who escape from prison to take revenge on the person who betrayed them. Harry’s actions ensure that William and his friend get sent to prison. They escape, and want to take revenge on Harry. Harry's wife warns the sheriff, and as William and his friend are chasing Harry on horseback, they are shot by the sheriff.
- Who directed The Adopted Brother?
- The Adopted Brother was directed by D.W. Griffith, Christy Cabanne.
- Who stars in The Adopted Brother?
- The Adopted Brother stars Robert Harron, W. Chrystie Miller, Dorothy Gish, Elmer Booth, Charles Gorman, William A. Carroll.
- How long is The Adopted Brother?
- The Adopted Brother has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- What genre is The Adopted Brother?
- The Adopted Brother is a Western film.
- Where was The Adopted Brother produced?
- The Adopted Brother was produced in United States of America.