The Deserter

The Deserter

The Deserter

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The Deserter

""Charles Ray vividly portrays a deserter's heroic journey to save besieged settlers.""

1916

0h 50m

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Western

Overview

Parker, an Army lieutenant at a Western outpost, falls in love with Barbara Taylor, daughter of his commanding officer. But when Barbara rejects him, Parker fights with another soldier and deserts. An Indian attack gives him a chance to redeem himself.

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Charles Ray

Lieutenant Parker

Charles Ray

Acting

Rita Stanwood

Barbara Taylor

Rita Stanwood

Acting

Wedgwood Nowell

Captain Turner

Wedgwood Nowell

Acting

Hazel Belford

Mary

Hazel Belford

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Joseph J. Dowling

Colonel Taylor

Joseph J. Dowling

Acting

Belle Bennett

Unknown Role

Belle Bennett

Acting

Charles K. French

Unknown Role

Charles K. French

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