The Tigers of the Hills (1914)

• 67%
• 1914
• Western
• Frank Montgomery
• Charles Bartlett
• Billie Rhodes
• J. Gunnis Davis

Miller conceives a bitter hatred for Howard, his successful rival for the hand of Ruth, daughter of Colonel Cameron, commandant of a western array post. A party of immigrants, ignorant of Indian customs, destroy some burial scaffolds. The desecration is witnessed by the red men and a desperate battle ensues. One of the immigrants is sent to the post for help. Miller and Howard are sent to the rescue with a body of troopers. Howard is seriously wounded. He is carried away by his horse when the animal is struck by a shot. He is later found lying by the roadside by Miller. Miller sees his chance. Leaving his rival unconscious, the man returns to the fort and reports that Howard had deserted under fire. Ruth is heartbroken. Later. Howard is found by Bright Cloud. The Indian maid helps him back to the fort, where he is placed under arrest. Bright Cloud learns that half of the force is to be sent to meet an ammunition train the following day. She reports this to her people. The latter plan an attack against the weakened post. The attack is made the following day. Learning that the ammunition is running low, Howard escapes from the fort, and dashes away for reinforcements. He meets the troops convoying the ammunition train. Mounting to the seat of one of the wagons, the lieutenant drives ahead of the soldiers. He comes in sight of the fort just as the defenders' ammunition is exhausted. Driving through the ranks of the painted savages, he approaches the walls of the enclosure. At the same instant, a shot strikes the powder in the wagon. A terrific explosion takes place. Howard is knocked unconscious. The Indians are beaten off. Miller, who has been mortally wounded, confesses. When Howard regains his senses he learns from the lips of his sweetheart that he has been exonerated.