Alias the Night Wind
Bing Howard a former stockbroker, is called the "Night Wind" because he is a fugitive from justice, persistently being trailed by Clifford Rushton, a private detective who has framed Howard on a bond robbery. Rushton's failure to catch Howard forces the chief to turn the case over to Detective Katherine Maxwell, alias "Lady Kate," whose brother was sent to prison for bond robbery on the same evidence Rushton has brought against Howard.
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Plot Summary
A young rancher, Jim "Dusty" Ferguson, is framed for a crime he didn't commit and is forced to flee. While on the run, he adopts the alias 'The Night Wind' and becomes a vigilante, seeking to clear his name and bring the real culprits to justice. He navigates treacherous situations and uncovers a conspiracy that reaches high places in the local town.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from the early 1920s, contemporary reviews are scarce and difficult to access. However, films of this era starring Hoot Gibson were generally popular with audiences for their action and straightforward storytelling.
What Reviewers Say
- Early Westerns often featured clear-cut heroes and villains.
- Hoot Gibson was a popular star known for his Western roles.
- Silent films relied heavily on visual storytelling and intertitles.
Google audience: Information on audience reception for this specific film is not readily available.
Fun Fact
Ernest Laemmle, the director, was an uncle of Universal Pictures founder Carl Laemmle.
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