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Senor Daredevil
Don Luis O'Flagherty (Ken Maynard), a daredevil comes to the rescue of his long-lost father, "Tiger" O'Flagherty (George Nichols), the supervisor of a supply-wagon train destined for the miners in Sonora. Tiger is being terrorized by Jesse Wilks (J.P. McGowan), who hopes to starve the miners out of their claims. Falling in love with Tiger's ward, Sally (Dorothy Devore), Don Luis manages to turn the tables on Wilks, who is killed attempting to rob the supply train.
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Plot Summary
This silent Western film follows the daring exploits of "Senor Daredevil," a fearless rider who finds himself embroiled in a conflict over a valuable gold mine. He must use his courage and riding skills to protect the innocent and thwart the plans of greedy villains.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1926, specific critical reception is difficult to ascertain with modern metrics. However, films starring Hoot Gibson were generally popular with audiences of the era, known for their straightforward action and equestrian stunts.
What Reviewers Say
Appreciated for its action sequences and Hoot Gibson's charismatic performance.
A typical example of the fast-paced Westerns popular in the silent film era.
Relied heavily on thrilling horse riding and stunt work for entertainment.
Google audience: Information regarding audience reception from Google reviews for this 1926 silent film is not available.
Fun Fact
Hoot Gibson was a popular cowboy star of the silent film era, known for his exceptional horsemanship and performing many of his own stunts.
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