Dead or Alive(1921)
Jack Stokes is Sheriff Lamar's right-hand man. Mrs. Lamar receives a threatening letter from a gambler. He threatens to expose her past life if she does not convince the sheriff to let him gamble freely. Jack overhears the conversation. In the ensuing fight, the gambler is accidentally killed. His gang tries to lynch Jack.
Movie: Dead or Alive
Top 6 Billed Cast
Jack Stokes
Sheriff Lamar
Sheriff Lamar's Wife
Beulah Stone, Tom's Sister
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