Broncho Billy Gets Square

Broncho Billy, a notorious outlaw, is released from prison after serving his time. He intends to go straight and seek revenge on the rancher who framed him. Billy attempts to start a new life but finds himself drawn back into his old ways when he encounters the same rancher and the woman he cares for.

As a very early silent film, 'Broncho Billy Gets Square' is more significant for its place in film history than for its critical reception. It represents one of the earliest Westerns and showcases the burgeoning career of its star and director, Gilbert M. 'Broncho Billy' Anderson, a pioneer of the genre.

• Showcases the early days of the Western genre.

• Highlights the performance and directorial style of Broncho Billy Anderson.

• A historical artifact of early American cinema.

Google audience: As a film from 1913, specific Google user reviews are not available. However, its historical context places it as an important piece of early Western cinema.

Gilbert M. 'Broncho Billy' Anderson was one of the first major film stars and a pioneer of the Western genre, even forming his own production company, Essanay Film Manufacturing Company, which made many of the 'Broncho Billy' films.