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Chasing a steer across the border a cowboy meets a senorita and stays on making the Mexican Captian jealous. When the Captain plans to have the cowboy killed, the cowboy gets the Captain to agree to a contest between jumping beans. When the cowboy wins he says he will let the senorita decide between the two. But first he rides off to rescue another girl held by the hooded Night Riders and the Captain follows to back him up
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Plot Summary
In this short silent comedy, a young man finds himself in a precarious situation when he loses a significant amount of money in a poker game. He must then devise a plan to recover his losses before his luck runs out.
Critical Reception
As a silent short from the early 1920s, specific critical reception is difficult to ascertain in modern terms. However, films of this nature starring Charley Chase were generally well-received by audiences for their lighthearted humor and physical comedy.
What Reviewers Say
Appreciated for its simple, comedic premise.
Charley Chase's comedic timing was a consistent highlight of his shorts.
A typical example of early 1920s comedic filmmaking.
Google audience: Audience reviews from the era would likely have focused on the entertainment value and the humor provided by the lead actor.
Fun Fact
This short film is notable as an early work by Leo McCarey, who would go on to become a highly successful director of both comedies and dramas, winning multiple Academy Awards.
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