(The Vaquero's Vow)

Content: Manuella, a wealthy Mexican girl, rejects the honest cowboy Renaldo to marry Gonzales, a dashing but greedy musician. Upon finding her marriage-box empty of money, a furious Gonzales abandons Manuella for a life of dissipation. He later returns to violently rob her of her jewelry for drink money. Learning of the abuse, Renaldo confronts Gonzales in a destructive tavern brawl. Renaldo defeats the villainous husband but spares his life at Manuella’s request, ultimately rescuing her.

Countries:

United States of America

Genres:

Drama

Runtime:

13 minutes

Year:

1908

Directors:

D.W. Griffith

Production companies:

American Mutoscope and Biograph Company

Actors:

Gonzales

Renaldo

Wedding Party / Man in Bar

Wedding Party / In Bar

Wedding Party / In Bar

Crews:

Director