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The Knickerbocker Buckaroo
A lost film. Teddy Drake is a pleasure-seeking aristocrat who ends up expelled from his exclusive Fifth Avenue club for playing practical jokes and other rambunctious antics. He decides to reform his selfish ways and boards a train heading heading for the Southwest.
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Plot Summary
In this silent comedy-western, a rough-and-tumble cowboy from the West travels to New York City. He finds himself in the unfamiliar urban environment, navigating the social customs and trying to win the heart of a sophisticated young woman amidst humorous misunderstandings and classic cowboy bravado.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1919, contemporary critical reception is not widely documented in modern databases. However, it is recognized as an early example of a Western-comedy blending rural charm with urban settings, a popular format for the era.
What Reviewers Say
A charming early silent film that blends Western tropes with comedic situations.
Features a notable performance from Harry Carey in a role that plays to his strengths.
Offers a humorous look at the culture clash between the West and the East.
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Fun Fact
The film was a vehicle for star Harry Carey, who was known for his rugged Western persona and was a significant figure in early Hollywood Westerns.
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