Why Broncho Billy Left Bear County (1913): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1913, Why Broncho Billy Left Bear County is a drama and western film directed by Gilbert M. Anderson, running about 13 minutes.

What it’s about. Through a kindly act Broncho Billy earns the deep gratitute of Marion Rivers, who presents him with a Bible. Not long afterwards, she comes upon him as he is about to hold up the stage, but at sight of the girl he is overwhelmed with shame and taking out the little Bible promises her that he will live honorably. In the meantime, Marion's father holds up the stage at another point, and one of the stagecoach drivers, mounting a bareback pony, rides off for the sheriff. Broncho Billy sees Rivers get away with the money, and when he hears the sheriff and his men coming, for Marion's sake he goes to warn her father. To shield him, he takes the bags of money and rides away with the men after him. He leaves the money at the mile post with a note saying: "SAheriff, I'm through with Bear County, this stick-up was my last", and rides across the border. (Moving Picture World Synopsis)

Who’s in it. Why Broncho Billy Left Bear County stars Gilbert M. Anderson as Broncho Billy, Marguerite Clayton as Marion Rivers, Lloyd Ingraham as Old Man Rivers and Harry Todd as The Bartender, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Why Broncho Billy Left Bear County page.

If you liked it. Fans of Why Broncho Billy Left Bear County tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.