Cassidy stars
Dick Rosson, brother of the film's director
Arthur Rosson, in the title role. The story is set in the West, where Cassidy, a two-bit thief, is fighting a losing battle with tuberculosis. Hoping to see New York one more time before he dies, Cassidy robs a house in order to raise train fare. Unfortunately, he chooses the house owned by the local district attorney (
Frank Currier). Taking pity on Cassidy, the DA finances his trip eastward. Cassidy squares his account with the DA by rescuing the man's daughter (
Pauline Curley) from a white slavery ring-and losing his own life in process. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide