The Girl and the Outlaw

The Girl and the Outlaw (1908) is a western, action film directed by D.W. Griffith rated 3.0/10.

Ruthless bandit Bill Preston rules a terrorizing frontier gang. Frontier girl Nellie Carson loves him despite his cruelty, but he abandons her wounded after a dispute. When a kind mountain girl who offered Nellie aid is kidnapped by Bill, Nellie rescues her from his camp out of jealousy and pity. During their escape, a dropped gun alerts the gang. As they flee on one horse, Nellie shields the mountain girl and takes multiple bullets. A sympathetic bandit kills Bill, stopping the pursuit. Nellie tragically dies from her wounds just as they reach safety at the mountain cabin.

Cast

Charles Inslee

Bill Preston

Harry Solter

Nellie's Father

Gene Gauntier

Nellie Carson (unconfirmed)

George Gebhardt

Indian

Arthur V. Johnson

Indian

Mack Sennett

Indian

Florence Lawrence

Woman

Wilfred Lucas

Dorothy West