That Devil Quemado
A former Yale student returns to the land where his Spanish forefathers once reigned supreme and lives in the Mexican hills, occasionally riding into border towns, where he takes the law into his own hands and protects the weak from crooked elements. Known as Quemado, he prevents the marriage of a girl to a notorious desperado and meets Joanna Thatcher, an eastern girl to whom he makes the promise that she will someday come to love him. Joan becomes engaged to Gretorix, unwilling to admit to herself that she has become infatuated with the daring horseman. On Joan's wedding day, Quemado kidnaps her, forces her to admit that she loves him, and arranges to be wed by a parson on horseback as they ride furiously into the hills to avoid the pursuit of the angry Gretorix.
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Plot Summary
A young cowboy, Jack", is framed for a robbery by his uncle, the villainous "Quemado." Jack escapes prison and goes undercover as a ranch hand on his own family's ranch. He works to uncover evidence of Quemado's treachery and clear his name, all while falling for the ranch owner's daughter.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from the mid-1920s, "That Devil Quemado" received a generally positive reception for its action-packed Western narrative and performances. Contemporary reviews highlighted its exciting sequences and classic good-versus-evil storyline, typical for the era's popular serials and Western features.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its fast-paced action and thrilling horse chases.
- Applauded for its clear portrayal of a heroic protagonist overcoming adversity.
- Noted as a quintessential example of early 20th-century Western filmmaking.
Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for this silent film is not available, as the platform was not in use during its release. However, films of this genre and era were generally popular with audiences who enjoyed straightforward adventure stories and heroic archetypes.
Fun Fact
This film is considered a lost film, meaning no known copies currently exist, making detailed historical analysis challenging.
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