The Influence on Broncho Billy (1913)

• 75%
• 1913
• Western
• Gilbert M. Anderson
• Gilbert M. Anderson
• Bess Sankey
• Eugenia Clinchard

Jim Hendricks receives a letter from his daughter in the east stating that she is on her way and will arrive with her little girl that day. The stagecoach carrying her from the railroad station, some miles from her father's home, meets with an accident. While repairing the vehicle of ancient times, Bessie Hendricks' young daughter, canters off into the woods in search of wild flowers. Bessie runs after her. Having captured the young rascal and returning to the road Bessie discovers the coach has gone on its journey. Broncho Billy on horseback discovers the young woman in her unfortunate position, offers his horse to her, places her safely in the saddle with her daughter and leads the horse to her father's home. The young westerner, Broncho Billy, not really the character we see him, is a desperate outlaw. Jim Hendricks and his wife welcome their daughter with open arms and after learning of Broncho Billy's noble and generous deed, offer him the hospitality of their home. The next morning. Broncho Billy, about to depart, has a long talk with Bessie. His plans for holding up the stage coach that day are cast to the four winds. He determines to lead a straight life, and all for a woman.