The Tragedy of Whispering Creek

The Tragedy of Whispering Creek

1914 · 20 min · Western

In a mining town a young orphan girl is engaged to miner Bashful Bill. "The Greaser" ,a menacing Mexican, terrorizes the town's residents. A stranger arrives, accidentally shoots himself, and is cared for by the girl. He falls in love with her, unaware of her engagement. When The Greaser's actions escalate it leads to a confrontation during which the stranger and Greaser kill each other, saving Bashful Bill and the girl.

Directed by Allan Dwan · Written by Lon Chaney

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