Why the Sheriff Is a Bachelor (1914): cast, story & where to watch
1914 · Film

Released in 1914, Why the Sheriff Is a Bachelor is a notable film directed by Tom Mix.
What it’s about. The sheriff is in love with a beautiful widow. The widow has a brother who is in secret a rascal and a member of a gang of bandits. The sheriff and the widow have arrived at an understanding and she is wearing his ring. One day four masked men ride into the village, loot the bank, terrorize the community and ride away with a big sack of gold. The sheriff goes in pursuit, and after a lot of shooting, fast riding and acrobatic horsemanship, the bank looters are caught. When the masks are removed, the sheriff discovers to his consternation that the brother of the handsome widow is the chief of the band. Duty stares at him with unsmiling face.
Who’s in it. Why the Sheriff Is a Bachelor stars Tom Mix as The Sheriff and Roy Watson as Roy Watson.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Why the Sheriff Is a Bachelor (1914)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Why the Sheriff Is a Bachelor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Why the Sheriff Is a Bachelor?
- Why the Sheriff Is a Bachelor stars Tom Mix and Roy Watson.
- When was Why the Sheriff Is a Bachelor released?
- Why the Sheriff Is a Bachelor was released in 1914.
