The Sheriff's Streak of Yellow

The Sheriff's Streak of Yellow

1915 · 23 min · ★ 5.0 · Western

One of the earliest westerns directed by William S. Hart. In this film Sferiff Hale (Hart) lets a villain escape to pay his 'debt' to him, at the risk of designation.

Directed by William S. Hart · Written by Richard V. Spencer

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