May 24, 1913
11 min
Full-HD

Broncho Billy and the Express Rider (1913)

Broncho Billy, in love with Bessie Hendricks, the daughter of the ranch owner for whom he is working, discovers to his sorrow that the pretty girl is in love with Ralph Spaulding, the pony express rider. Heartsore, Broncho Billy enters a saloon and proceeds to get intoxicated.

Category

Western

Country

United States of America

Companies

The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company

Gilbert M. Anderson

Broncho Billy

Fred Church

Ralph Spaulding, the Express Rider

Bess Sankey

Bessie Hendricks

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