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After Bob Lansing (Jay Wilsey as Buffalo Bill Jr). is involved in a nightclub scrape, where he meets Montana rancher Madge Holt (Allene Ray)), his father sends him out west with his chauffeur Ben (Ben Corbett). In Montana, they are mistaken for rustlers Dick (Tom London) and Jim (Yakima Canutt), and Bob again meets Madge, who recognizes him but wishes to make things difficult for him.
This short film depicts a group of settlers making their arduous journey westward. Facing the challenges of the frontier, they encounter various obstacles and must rely on their resilience and determination to survive. The narrative focuses on the spirit of exploration and the hardships faced during the westward expansion of the United States.
As a very early silent short film, 'Westward Bound' did not receive widespread critical reviews in the modern sense. Its impact is primarily understood through its contribution to the early Western genre and its depiction of American pioneering spirit, which was a common theme in films of that era.
Lacked significant critical commentary due to its age and format.
Reflects early cinematic portrayals of westward expansion.
Historical interest lies in its place within early silent film Westerns.
Google audience: Information on audience reception for this specific 1930 short film is not readily available.
Many early short films like 'Westward Bound' have limited surviving documentation and are often difficult to find or assess due to the transient nature of film distribution in the silent era.
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I’m not certain it was intentional here, but Allene Ray (“Marge”) did make me smile here as she donned a pair of glasses and voila, as per Batman and Robin, it was a disguise that would fool even Sherlock Holmes himself! Why did she need a ...