Dead or Alive (1921)
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Jack Stokes is Sheriff Lamar's right-hand man. Mrs. Lamar receives a threatening letter from a gambler. He threatens to expose her past life if she does not convince the sheriff to let him gamble freely. Jack overhears the conversation. In the ensuing fight, the gambler is accidentally killed. His gang tries to lynch Jack.
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Jack HoxieJack Stokes
Joseph W. GirardSheriff Lamar
Marin SaisSheriff Lamar's Wife
Evelyn NelsonBeulah Stone, Tom's SisterC. Ray FlorheNate StrattonWilbur McGaughTom StoneMovie DNA
Genre affinityWestern · DramaDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference260463Actor preference488481 · 308920 · 371943Country preferenceUs
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What is Dead or Alive about?
Jack Stokes is Sheriff Lamar's right-hand man. Mrs. Lamar receives a threatening letter from a gambler. He threatens to expose her past life if she does not convince the sheriff to let him gamble freely. Jack overhears the conversation. In the ensuing fight, the gambler is accidentally killed. His gang tries to lynch Jack.
How long is Dead or Alive?
Dead or Alive has a runtime of 50 minutes.