The scenes in this interesting little drama are laid in Brazil, and depict an Indian's gratitude to one who befriended him in the hour of need. The Indian is accused by the inhabitants of ... See full summary
The Brazilian's Ring (1909) Online
The scenes in this interesting little drama are laid in Brazil, and depict an Indian's gratitude to one who befriended him in the hour of need. The Indian is accused by the inhabitants of the town of an offence which is punishable by death. A missionary, who takes pity upon the condemned man, unties his hands and slips him a revolver to defend himself when the time comes for action, and as a mark of his appreciation the Indian presents his benefactor with a ring. The crowd comes and leads the doomed man to the scaffold and, just as they are about to hang him, he breaks his bonds and, defending himself with the revolver, makes good his escape, returning safely to the camp, where there is great celebration in honor of his return. This Indian, however, belongs to a nefarious band of cutthroats who are forever giving the inhabitants of the adjoining town all sorts of trouble. One day several of the band kidnap a girl and leave a note demanding a large sum of money as ransom for her safe ...
Original French title is undetermined.
Released in the US as a split reel along with They Lead the Cops a Chase (1909).