The Prospector's Legacy (1912)

A western prospector, who has been unusually lucky, prepares to return east to his wife. The suspicious actions of a gypsy horse-trader, whom he has seen loitering near his cabin, prompts him to take his gold to the bank, but on the way he is thrown from his horse and suffers fatal injuries. A young man and woman come on the scene and are given the gold, after they promise the dying man to send a portion of it to his wife. Later, the gypsy, learning who got the gold, attacks the mother of the young people and escapes with the treasure.

Director: Gilbert M. Anderson
Genre: Western
Runtime: 15 min
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Production: The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Gilbert M. Anderson
More Films in Genre: Western

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Prospector's Legacy about?
A western prospector, who has been unusually lucky, prepares to return east to his wife. The suspicious actions of a gypsy horse-trader, whom he has seen loitering near his cabin, prompts him to take his gold to the bank, but on the way he is thrown from his horse and suffers fatal injuries. A young man and woman come on the scene and are given the gold, after they promise the dying man to send a portion of it to his wife. Later, the gypsy, learning who got the gold, attacks the mother of the young people and escapes with the treasure.
Who directed The Prospector's Legacy?
The Prospector's Legacy was directed by Gilbert M. Anderson.
Who stars in The Prospector's Legacy?
The Prospector's Legacy stars Brinsley Shaw, Harry Todd, Fred Church, Victor Potel, Julia Mackley, Kite Robinson.
How long is The Prospector's Legacy?
The Prospector's Legacy has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
What genre is The Prospector's Legacy?
The Prospector's Legacy is a Western film.
Where was The Prospector's Legacy produced?
The Prospector's Legacy was produced in United States of America.