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The Great Romance
King Rudolph of Rugaria sends his son, Prince Boris, to America to marry into wealth so that the country can recover from its financial difficulties. Rich Mrs. Hanway, eager to have her daughter Althea become a princess, takes her with Boris to Rugaria.
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Plot Summary
A young cowboy named "Dusty" "Hoot" Gibson works to protect a rancher's daughter from a villainous foreman. Dusty must overcome his own insecurities and the interference of the foreman to win the affection of the woman he loves and secure his future.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from the silent era, specific critical reception is difficult to quantify with modern metrics. However, it was a typical Western-comedy of its time, designed for mass entertainment and likely met with general approval from its target audience. Such films often served as escapist fare.
What Reviewers Say
A lighthearted Western romp typical of the era.
Features early comedic elements within a Western setting.
Showcases the popular Western star Hoot Gibson.
Google audience: Audience reception for this film is not readily available in modern online formats. However, films of this genre and period were generally popular for their straightforward entertainment value.
Fun Fact
This film is an example of the early Western genre's attempt to incorporate comedy, a trend that would continue and evolve throughout the history of American cinema.
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