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Some Liar
Traveling salesman and teller of tall tales Robert Winchester McTabb arrives in Yellow Jacket, Arizona selling coffins and cradles with his motto that he "catches 'em coming and going." Celie Sterling believes McTabbs lies about his prowess and promises to buy a coffin if he will kill the man she wants to occupy it--Sheldon Lewis Kellard, who has papers which jeopardize her father's reputation.
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Plot Summary
A young rancher, falsely accused of theft, must prove his innocence while dealing with the schemes of a local swindler. He finds himself caught between a beautiful young woman and the machinations of the villain who is trying to steal his land and reputation. The story unfolds with typical Western action and comedic misunderstandings.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1919, specific critical reviews are scarce and often generalized. However, films of this era starring Hoot Gibson were generally popular for their action, humor, and straightforward storytelling, appealing to a broad audience. 'Some Liar' was likely received as a standard, entertaining Western for its time.
What Reviewers Say
Entertaining Western with a touch of comedy.
Features the popular Hoot Gibson in a classic tale of mistaken identity and frontier justice.
A typical silent film adventure from the early days of Hollywood.
Google audience: Audience reception data for 'Some Liar' from 1919 is not available. However, Hoot Gibson's films were known for their engaging plots and action sequences that resonated with audiences of the silent film era.
Fun Fact
The film stars Hoot Gibson, who was one of Hollywood's most popular Western stars during the silent film era, known for his athleticism and persona as a clean-cut hero.
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