Thieves' Gold
Cheyenne Harry tries to help his outlaw friend Padden evade arrest after Padden has drunkenly shot another man. In the end, the two mismatched friends fight it out, leaving Padden dead. In a romantic subplot, Harry's fiancée Alice leaves him, but finally returns.
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Plot Summary
A prospector discovers a rich vein of gold but is betrayed by his partner. The partner frames him for a crime, leading to the prospector's imprisonment. Upon his release, he seeks revenge and to reclaim what is rightfully his, encountering various challenges and allies along the way.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1918, detailed contemporary critical reception is scarce. However, Western films of this era were generally popular, and 'Thieves' Gold' likely catered to an audience fond of adventure and straightforward narratives. Modern appreciation is based on its historical significance as an early Western.
What Reviewers Say
- An archetypal early Western with a familiar plot of betrayal and revenge.
- Features action sequences typical of the genre's silent film era.
- A noteworthy example of the Western genre's development in the late 1910s.
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Fun Fact
The film stars Jack Hoxie, who was a popular cowboy star of the silent film era and known for his athletic abilities in his roles.
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