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The Unknown Brother (1915)
Short | 10 min | Short, Western

The Unknown Brother (1915)

Short | 10 min | Short, Western

Robert and Gordon Staples, brothers, walking along the seashore, see Captain Weatherby, an old sea dog, repairing his fish net. Tales of the sea interest the boys, aged seven and nine. Tattooed on chest and arms, the old seaman greatly ...See moreRobert and Gordon Staples, brothers, walking along the seashore, see Captain Weatherby, an old sea dog, repairing his fish net. Tales of the sea interest the boys, aged seven and nine. Tattooed on chest and arms, the old seaman greatly interests the boys, who fancy a star mark on the old man's arm. They, too, want one. Agreed, the old man tattoos a star on each boy's arm. Separate paths for twenty years finds Robert, the older brother, the sheriff of Shasta County, California, and Gordon, whose whereabouts are unknown to Robert, working in the same county on a mining claim that has given up no pay dirt. In a little cabin far on the mountain top, Gordon's wife and two little children live a daily existence, hoping their father and husband will strike it. In the city, Robert, the sheriff, lives with his wife and baby. From French Gulch the stage travels thirty miles, carrying bullion. Four road agents, plotting to make a clean-up, need a fifth man for their work. The failure of Gordon's mine makes him an easy prey for the bandits. He consents to help them, telling his wife of his plan. She pleads in vain but Gordon goes. Along the mountain road, the stage carrying the express box passes. Gordon, about to carry out his agreement with the bandits, turns to see his wife and boy in the open door of his cabin, far on the mountain above him. His better self is his master and he sinks to his knees; the stage passing on, only to fall into the hands of the bandits, three of whom are killed by Sheriff Staples and his posse. One bandit is taken prisoner. By a great mistake, Gordon is also shot, taken to his cabin, and the mask found upon his body. Here Robert, the older brother, in an effort to dress the wound of Gordon temporarily, discovers the twin star on his arm, identifying the two as brothers. The prisoner bandit tells of Gordon's failure to keep his agreement to hold up the stagecoach and is taken away. United, the brothers show the big love between men. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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4 cast members

Name	Known for
Sydney Ayres Sheriff Robert Staples Sheriff Robert Staples See fewer	The Man from Argentina (1915)
Val Paul Gordon Staples Gordon Staples See fewer	Suspense (1913)
Doris Pawn Anna Staples - Gordon's Wife Anna Staples - Gordon's Wife See fewer	The Penalty (1920)
Wilbur Higby Captain Weatherby Captain Weatherby See fewer	Hoodoo Ann (1916)