The Bargain
The bandit Jim Stokes, wanting to go straight and settle down with his new bride, strikes a bargain with the sheriff for his freedom.
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"William S. Hart was passionate about the Old West. As a teenager, Hart traveled with his family to various western outposts where he became familiar with cattle ranchers, cowboys, outlaws and saloon keepers. He eventually became friends with Wyatt Earp and Bill Masterson, and possessed Billy The Kid's six-shooter. Gravitating towards the stage, Hart rose to play several lead roles, including Messala in the orginal theater production of Ben-Hur. A visit to a local nickelodeon showing westerns would change the direction of the young actor, who was stunned at the portrayal of the West he was..."
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The Bargain ( 1914 ) was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".
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The bandit Jim Stokes, wanting to go straight and settle down with his new bride, strikes a bargain with the sheriff for his freedom.