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  • The Scapegoat (1914)
  • Short | Short, Western
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The Scapegoat (1914)
Short | Short, Western
Tom Jackson, a young man of good family, is elected sheriff. He is in love with Nell Turner, whose brother, Jack, is a reckless young fellow and belongs to a gang of bank robbers. Tom is popular and loves Nell dearly, while she returns his...See moreTom Jackson, a young man of good family, is elected sheriff. He is in love with Nell Turner, whose brother, Jack, is a reckless young fellow and belongs to a gang of bank robbers. Tom is popular and loves Nell dearly, while she returns his affections, and they have announced their engagement. Nell has a deep, sisterly love for her scapegrace brother Jack, and has always stood between him and punishment for various minor offenses. Tom does not know that Jack belongs to the gang of robbers and one day when the news is announced that the bank has been robbed, Tom organizes a posse and goes in pursuit. He captures the bank robbers, discovering to his surprise that Nell's brother Jack is one of the criminals. His love for Nell prompts him to permit Jack's escape, while he leaves the country, thus making himself the scapegoat. Thus he demonstrates his loyalty as a lover. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Director
Tom Mix
Writer
Tom Mix (story)
Producer
William Nicholas Selig
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Updated Nov 24, 1914
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Nov 24, 1914 (United States)

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Tom Mix
Tom Jackson, the Scapegoat Tom Jackson, the Scapegoat   See fewer
Dick Turpin (1925)
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Goldie Colwell
Nell, Tom's Sister Nell, Tom's Sister   See fewer
Why the Sheriff Is a Bachelor (1914)
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Leo D. Maloney
Jack Turner Jack Turner   See fewer
The Loser's End (1924)
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