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The Law of the Wild
Rex, a wild stallion, and Rinty, a police dog, are pals. Their master , John Sheldon, is framed for murder, and Alice Ingram plans to race Rex for money to pay for John's legal defense. Meantime, Frank Nolan, who has falsely accused John, sets out to steal Rex for himself.
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Plot Summary
In this thrilling Western, a young man named Bob goes to live with his uncle on a ranch after his parents' death. He encounters a wild horse that he tames and names "Lightning." As Bob and Lightning bond, they face dangers including cattle rustlers and a scheming foreman who desires the ranch. Bob must prove his courage and resourcefulness to protect his inheritance and the ranch hands.
Critical Reception
As a B-movie serial from the 1930s, "The Law of the Wild" was produced with a limited budget and aimed at a younger audience. It is generally viewed as a serviceable, if unexceptional, example of its genre, featuring standard Western tropes and action sequences. Its historical significance lies more in its representation of early Western serials than in its artistic merit.
What Reviewers Say
Simple, straightforward Western narrative suitable for family viewing.
Features classic elements of the Western genre and animal bonding.
Represents a typical example of early 20th-century adventure serials.
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Fun Fact
The film was originally released as a 12-chapter serial, with each chapter designed to end on a cliffhanger to encourage audiences to return the following week.
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