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The Cherokee Kid
Returning to his hometown, Bill Duncan conceals his identity due to a longstanding feud with the Flynne family. He is soon found out and arrested for the murder of rancher Red Flynne. Flynne's estate is bequeathed jointly to his foreman Rolfe McPherson and his daughter Helen. Helen believes her father wished her to marry Rolfe, unaware that he plotted the murder. Clued in by the housekeeper of Rolfe's guilt, Bill escapes and pursues Rolfe who has kidnapped Helen and is headed for the Mexican border. Bill comes to the rescue, brings the villain to justice, and wins Helen.
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Plot Summary
In this silent Western short, a cowboy named 'The Cherokee Kid' finds himself in a predicament involving a stolen horse and a damsel in distress. He must clear his name and protect the innocent from a nefarious villain.
Critical Reception
As a short silent film from 1927, 'The Cherokee Kid' was likely received as a typical Western serial installment of its time, offering straightforward action and clear-cut heroes and villains. Contemporary critical reviews for such short films were often brief and focused on the entertainment value and the star's performance. Detailed critical analysis is scarce for this specific title today.
What Reviewers Say
A standard Western short with a clear narrative.
Features typical action sequences and character archetypes of the era.
Relied on the popular appeal of Western stars and simple plots for audiences.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific short film from 1927 is not available.
Fun Fact
This short film is part of a series featuring the character 'The Cherokee Kid,' who was portrayed by different actors in various productions during the silent film era.
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