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Fightin' Mad
Returning to his father's cattle ranch after the excitement of serving in combat overseas, Bud McGraw becomes restless, and his father decides to send him to an old friend who commands the Border Police in Texas. On the way he meets Peggy Hughes, accompanying her Uncle Graham, a customs inspector, and he retrieves her hat from the rails of a train. At the headquarters, numerous scrapes and fights win him the admiration of, and friendship with, the men. Lazaro, a Secret Service agent, invites Mrs. Graham and Peggy, who are staying at the border station, for an automobile ride, and they are captured by bandits and held for ransom. Bud and his pals deliver the ransom and discover that Lazaro is the bandit chief. Lazaro refuses to release Peggy, but a jealous rival, Nita de Garma, causes his downfall and shoots him as the Border Police arrive to rescue the party.
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Plot Summary
In this silent Western, a rancher finds himself in a perilous situation when he becomes entangled with rustlers and a stolen horse. He must navigate treacherous landscapes and confront dangerous outlaws to clear his name and protect his livelihood. The film focuses on themes of honor, justice, and the harsh realities of frontier life.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1921, contemporary critical reception is difficult to ascertain through modern aggregated review systems. However, films of this era starring Harry Carey were generally well-received for their adventurous plots and Carey's rugged performances. It is likely viewed today as a product of its time, appreciated by fans of early Western cinema.
What Reviewers Say
Appreciated for its straightforward Western narrative.
Harry Carey's performance is a notable aspect.
A representative example of early 1920s American cinema.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this film is not available due to its age and limited modern distribution.
Fun Fact
This film is considered a lost film, meaning no copies are known to exist today.
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