Cyclone of the Saddle
Cyclone of the Saddle

Cyclone of the Saddle

1935Movie53 minEnglish

Sent by the Army, Andy Thomas poses as a renegade to find out who has been harassing the wagon trains.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Harry L. FraserGenres: Western, Action, Adventure

Plot Summary

A young rancher, Ken, returns home to find his father's ranch in danger due to a ruthless land grabber. He must rally his friends and use his exceptional riding skills to protect his family's legacy and the surrounding community from the villain's schemes. The film is filled with classic Western tropes including horseback chases, shootouts, and a showdown to determine the fate of the ranch.

Critical Reception

As a B-Western from the Golden Age of Hollywood, "Cyclone of the Saddle" was a standard offering for its time, primarily catering to fans of the Western genre. While not critically acclaimed, it was generally well-received by its target audience for its action sequences and Ken Maynard's performance. It holds a place as a typical example of the formulaic but entertaining Westerns of the 1930s.

What Reviewers Say

  • Entertaining with a good amount of action for its era.
  • Ken Maynard delivers a solid performance as the heroic protagonist.
  • A typical, enjoyable B-Western that fulfills genre expectations.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this older film, but typical comments for similar B-Westerns praise the straightforward plots and exciting horse chases common in the genre.

Fun Fact

Ken Maynard was one of the most popular Western stars of the silent era and successfully transitioned into sound films, often performing his own stunts.

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