
The Bargain
Summary
Jim Stokes, a once‑famed outlaw, has traded pistols for a wedding ring and a dream of peaceful ranch life. Yet the law’s shadow still looms, and the town’s stern sheriff demands a price for his clemency. In a tense exchange that unfolds against the stark backdrop of a Western frontier, Stokes bargains his soul for a chance to start anew. The agreement is simple: he must prove his loyalty by confronting the town’s real menace, a corrupt land baron threatening the settlers. As the narrative unfolds, the outlaw’s internal struggle, the sheriff’s moral ambiguity, and the community’s fragile hope collide, creating a layered drama that transcends the typical gun‑fight trope. The film weaves themes of redemption, honor, and the price of freedom into a compact silent‑era canvas, offering a nuanced portrait of a man’s quest to rewrite his destiny.
Synopsis
The bandit Jim Stokes, wanting to go straight and settle down with his new bride, strikes a bargain with the sheriff for his freedom.
Director

J. Frank Burke, Charles Swickard, Roy Laidlaw, Herschel Mayall, Leo Willis, Fritz the Horse, J. Barney Sherry, Joseph J. Dowling, Clara Williams, Charles K. French, William S. Hart
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