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Rough-Riding Romance
Dreamer dairyman Phineas Dobbs of Cow Hollow suddenly acquires a fortune when oil is discovered on his ranch, and celebrates by throwing a party for the whole town. One day a young woman comes to town, delayed by train trouble. Dobbs rescues her from the town bully, and agrees to follow her to San Francisco.
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Plot Summary
A rugged cowboy, known for his rough-and-tumble ways, finds himself entangled in a romantic pursuit. He must navigate the challenges of winning the affection of a woman while also dealing with the various obstacles and humorous situations that arise in his wild west environment. The story blends elements of action, humor, and heartfelt emotion as the protagonist strives for love.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1919, contemporary critical reception is difficult to gauge with modern metrics. However, films starring William S. Hart were generally popular with audiences of the era for their portrayals of Western life and Hart's stoic, heroic characters. The film likely received favorable reviews for its action sequences and romantic storyline, consistent with the popular Western genre of the time.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its authentic portrayal of the American West.
William S. Hart's signature performance provided strong audience appeal.
The blend of action and romance was a common draw for the era's viewers.
Google audience: Audience reception data from Google is not available for films of this age. However, silent Westerns of this period starring popular actors like William S. Hart were generally well-received by their contemporary audiences.
Fun Fact
William S. Hart, a major star of silent Westerns, was known for his dedication to portraying realistic Western characters and often insisted on historical accuracy in his films, even if it meant wearing his own cowboy attire rather than elaborate costumes.
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