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  • A Montana Schoolmarm (1908)
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A Montana Schoolmarm (1908)
Short | Short, Western
Edith Warren, a young school teacher from the East, takes upon herself the task of beginning the education of about sixty young and lusty inhabitants that form the juvenile population of a thinly-settled district of Montana. Being an ...See moreEdith Warren, a young school teacher from the East, takes upon herself the task of beginning the education of about sixty young and lusty inhabitants that form the juvenile population of a thinly-settled district of Montana. Being an accomplished horsewoman and readily acquiring the knowledge of handling a "Colts 44," she soon becomes the center of attraction for many of the cowboys on the big range. Two in particular, Jack Carlton and "Fresno" Dolan, are determined, if perseverance can win, to "rope" the little schoolmarm and "break her to double harness." The opening scene of the story depicts the interior of the little roadside schoolhouse where Miss Warren is just opening the morning exercise by singing the National anthem. When school is dismissed, Jack and "Fresno" both insist on seeing the schoolmarm home. That clever young lady settles the dispute by declaring that she would honor both by an equal share of her company back to the ranch. Jack accepts the small favors shown him by his charmer, hut not so the surly and quarrelsome "Fresno." At last a climax between the two men is reached when "Fresno" makes an insulting reference to Miss Warren in his rival's presence and is soundly thrashed by that indignant young suitor. Realizing that his fondest hopes can never be gratified, "Fresno" seeks to drown his disappointment in drink and carousing. One day while Edith and Jack were galloping towards the school on their wiry little bronchos, "Fresno" riding by sees them and is maddened by the sight of their apparent happiness. But one thought is uppermost in his burning brain; why not waylay the couple and by a well-directed shot remove the hated rival forever from his path: Around the bend sweep the two lovers, their horses racing neck and neck. A shot rings out, and Jack's horse crashes to the ground with a broken leg. "Fresno's" aim was uncertain and his bullet missed the mark. Not waiting to see the result of the shot the coward takes to his heels, now thoroughly frightened at his own deed. But the agile Jack does not intend to let the assassin escape. Disentangling himself from his fallen horse, he quickly starts in pursuit of his fleeing enemy. Through the creek bottom they race, when "Fresno" suddenly darts behind a tree, and before his pursuer has had time to overtake him he sends another shot at his enemy, this time reaching the mark. Jack falls, badly wounded, and for a time is unable to move. "Fresno" soon recovers his horse and we next see him in the nearest saloon trying to steady his nerves by imbibing glass after glass of bad whiskey. We now return to the school teacher, who stands beside the wounded horse in the road awaiting Jack's return. An hour passes and yet no sign of her lover. At length, becoming alarmed at his long absence, she mounts her horse and leading the limping mare she starts off to try and find Jack. A long search is at last rewarded by finding him near the bank of the river, where he had dragged himself in the hope of attracting someone's attention. Summoning all her strength, the brave little teacher assists the wounded man to her horse, and climbing up behind him succeeds in getting him back to the ranch. Justice works swift in that part of the country, and "Fresno" soon pays the penalty of his cowardly act. Jack's recovery is at last an assured fact. Cheered by his loyal comrades and tenderly nursed by the girl of his heart, we leave our cowboy hero supremely happy in the blissful consciousness of having fairly won for his life partner "The Montana Schoolmarm." Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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William Nicholas Selig
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Updated Dec 17, 1908
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Dec 17, 1908 (United States)

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