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The Ghost of the Desert (1917)
Short | Short, Western

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The Ghost of the Desert (1917)

Short | Short, Western

Larry Kerwin, the superintendent of the industrial interests of Roger King, asks King for the hand of his daughter, Madge. Upon King's consent. Henry Burbank, a ranchman from a neighboring town, arrives at King's ranch and proposes that ...See moreLarry Kerwin, the superintendent of the industrial interests of Roger King, asks King for the hand of his daughter, Madge. Upon King's consent. Henry Burbank, a ranchman from a neighboring town, arrives at King's ranch and proposes that they pool their cattle interests. During the discussion, an arrow is shot into the room. Examining the arrow, they find attached to it a note which reads: "The desert has given up its dead. Beware." Burbank appears visibly affected by the note. The following morning Sam Grice, a neighboring rancher, informs King that he has just seen "Devil" Dorgan. Burbank explains that such a thing is impossible since, when he was sheriff twenty years ago, he captured Dorgan, who was then a bandit, and killing him after an attempted escape, he buried him in the desert where he fell. At this point a strange Indian sneaks through the bushes nearby and shoots an arrow into the side of a shed. Attached to the arrow is a note which Burbank gets and reads: "Follow the Indian or I will come." He tries to conceal his intention, but Madge sees him sneak off after the Indian, and she follows him. The Indian leads Burbank to a shack in the woods, where he finds "Devil" Dorgan. "You sent for me; what do you want?" Burbank asks. Dorgan says he came back because he needs money. He demands five thousand dollars. Burbank leaves for town to get that amount. On his way to town, Burbank meets King and Larry, and retraces his steps. They follow him to Dorgan's shack, and arrive in time to rescue Madge, who has been made a prisoner. Dorgan tells King his story. When Burbank captured him twenty years ago, he bribed Burbank to let him go. They made a grave to account for his disappearance, and Dorgan promised never to return. Burbank attempts a getaway, but is captured. Upon the return to the ranch, Madge receives the congratulations of all the "boys" upon the announcement of her engagement to Larry Kerwin. See less

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8 cast members

Name	Known for
Marin Sais Madge King Madge King See fewer	Mysteries of the Grand Hotel (1915)
Robert N. Bradbury The Vulture (as Ronald Bradbury) The Vulture (as Ronald Bradbury) See fewer	The Lucky Texan (1934)
Edward Clisbee Charlie Charlie See fewer	The Boer War (1914)
Edward Hearn Larry Kerwin Larry Kerwin See fewer	As No Man Has Loved (1925)
Frank Jonasson Roger King Roger King See fewer	Merton of the Movies (1924)
Frank Clark Actor (as Frank M. Clark) Actor (as Frank M. Clark) See fewer	The Light of Western Stars (1918)
Karl Formes Actor Actor See fewer	Old Heidelberg (1915)
Jack Hoxie Actor (as Hart Hoxie) Actor (as Hart Hoxie) See fewer	Looking for Trouble (1926)