Son of Geronimo
Son of Geronimo

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Son of Geronimo

1952
Movie
240 min
English

The self-styled son of Indian chief Geronimo gets himself involved with a gang of nasty whites in this typical low-budget 15 chapter serial, which benefitted from a great deal of footage from the the stock piles at Columbia Pictures. Jim Scott and wagon train boss Tulsa are on to the nefarious schemes of Rance Rankin and Ace Devlin, getting words of warning through to Portico, the Son of Geronimo. With Portico's help, the white renegades are finally destroyed in the serial's concluding chapter, "Peace Treaty." Moore, the future star of the television series The Lone Ranger, was here billed "Clay Moore."

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: John EnglishGenres: Western, Adventure

Plot Summary

In the post-Civil War era, young orphan Tim "Lucky" Lane is wrongly accused of a crime and forced to flee into the wilderness. He finds an unlikely ally in Cochise, the Apache chief, who takes him under his wing. Tim, now known as the "Son of Geronimo," must learn to navigate the complex relationships between the settlers and the Native American tribes while trying to clear his name and uncover the true culprits behind the nefarious activities plaguing the territory.

Critical Reception

Son of Geronimo was a B-movie Western typical of its era, often criticized for its formulaic plot and thin character development. However, it provided straightforward action and adventure that appealed to its target audience, particularly younger viewers. Its historical context of depicting Native American relations, while simplified, aimed to engage with contemporary themes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its earnest portrayal of loyalty and courage in a frontier setting.

  • Criticized for a predictable storyline and reliance on Western clichés.

  • Appreciated for the presence of Clayton Moore, known for his Lone Ranger role.

Google audience: Audience reception is generally mixed, with some viewers appreciating the classic Western elements and Clayton Moore's performance, while others found the plot to be uninspired and dated.

Fun Fact

Clayton Moore, famous for playing the Lone Ranger, stars in this film, though not in the title role of Geronimo's son.

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