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Trailing North
As Powers is dying he tells Lee to look for a man with a girl named Mitzi. Heading north by dog sled as Curly the Kid, he finds her and her friend Lucky. But Flash is another friend and Lee is in trouble when his true identity becomes known.
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Plot Summary
In the rugged West, a young rancher finds himself in a difficult situation when he is framed for a crime he did not commit. He must clear his name and confront the real culprits who are trying to take over the land. Along the way, he finds love and faces treacherous challenges.
Critical Reception
As a B-movie Western from the early 1930s, 'Trailing North' received modest attention. Contemporary reviews often highlighted its straightforward narrative and action sequences, typical for the genre at the time. Audience reception likely aligned with the typical enthusiasm for Westerns, appreciating the clear-cut heroics and adventurous plot.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its fast-paced action and straightforward Western plot.
Considered a typical, if somewhat uninspired, example of early 1930s B-Westerns.
Bob Custer's performance as the heroic protagonist was often noted.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews from 1933 is not available. However, films of this nature generally appealed to audiences looking for simple, action-oriented entertainment.
Fun Fact
Director Richard Thorpe would go on to have a prolific career at MGM, directing a wide range of films including 'The Prisoner of Zenda' (1937) and 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' (1939).
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