Crimson Clue

"José is discharged by Marion Gray from ranch for beating horse. Marion goes looking for new foreman. Benson, neighboring rancher, connives with José to kidnap Marion. 'Bash' Dixon, itinerant cowboy, witnesses José's attempt to abduct Marion and rescues her. Benson contrives to get a handkerchief embroidered for 'Bash,' the new foreman, by Marion. José steals horses from Marion's ranch and dropping handkerchief centers suspicion on 'Bash.' Marion, certain of 'Bash's' innocence, arranges scheme to get real culprit. José is captured in stealing more horses from Marion's ranch; Benson is also involved; and all ends well for 'Bash' and Marion." ( Motion Picture News Booking Guide, 4:39--40, Apr 1923.)