Thunder Mountain
Gold mining cowboy western romantic melodrama (based on the story by Zane Grey) about a pair of cowboys who find a gold mine in "Thunder Mountain", but have no money to develop it. One of the cowboys rescues a girl on a stagecoach and her grateful father agrees to finance them. Along the way, she pretends to fall in love with one of the cowboys. Thinking he is about to be very rich, he sets out, but upon arrival, he finds that a bad man has stolen the claim and started a town. There, everyone turns on him, including the girl, but luckily, another pretty girl, a barmaid (who is secretly in love with him), sticks by him, and he ends up in a climactic shootout on the mountain where the gold is stashed.
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Plot Summary
A young rancher, Buck Harding, is framed for a stagecoach robbery by a ruthless land grabber, "Blackstone". Buck must clear his name and expose Blackstone's scheme before he loses his family ranch. He enlists the help of the local sheriff and his loyal horse, Silver King, to track down the real culprits and gather evidence.
Critical Reception
As a typical B-Western of its era, "Thunder Mountain" was produced for a specific audience and met with moderate success. It was appreciated for its straightforward action, the charisma of its star Buck Jones, and its uncomplicated Western narrative. Contemporary reviews likely focused on its entertainment value as a Saturday matinee feature.
What Reviewers Say
- A solid, action-packed Western featuring a popular star.
- Delivers standard thrills expected from a Buck Jones vehicle.
- A straightforward tale of good versus evil in the Old West.
Google audience: Audience reception is difficult to ascertain for this classic Western, but films of this type generally appealed to fans of traditional cowboy action and heroic protagonists.
Fun Fact
Buck Jones was one of the most popular Western stars of the 1930s, known for his signature cowboy hat and his loyal horse, Silver King, who was often featured prominently in his films.
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