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Adventurous Knights
David De Portola, an outstanding athlete with an abundant youthful exuberance, is raised by a wealthy American guardian. He learns that he is the heir to the throne of Translavia and is recalled to accept the Crown, which along with the freedom of the country is threatened by the impostor, Black Prince. During a forbidden outing on the town with his college sidekick, Mickey Daniels, who has been brought along to make a (unintended) bungling Major Domo, David meets the lovely Princess Carmencita who, unknown to David, is to be the wife of the new King. David rejects his crown when told he must marry a girl he doesn't know. Black Prince has no trouble detaining him until David learns that Princess Carmencita is the girl he must marry. Delighted with this prospect, he saves the country, Crown and Princess following a wild and humorous escape from his captors.
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Plot Summary
A rancher's son takes on a ruthless land grabber who is trying to force ranchers off their land using illegal tactics. The young hero must overcome numerous obstacles and fight to protect his family and neighbors from the villain's schemes.
Critical Reception
As a B-movie Western from the 1930s, 'Adventurous Knights' received modest reviews, largely focusing on its straightforward action and Ken Maynard's performance. It was considered a typical, albeit competent, entry in the genre during that era, providing straightforward entertainment for its target audience.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its energetic action sequences typical of the Western genre.
Ken Maynard's portrayal of the heroic protagonist was generally well-received.
The plot follows a familiar but satisfying narrative structure for Western fans.
Google audience: Audience reception data for 'Adventurous Knights' is not widely available on Google reviews, typical for films of its age and production level.
Fun Fact
Ken Maynard was one of the biggest Western stars of the 1930s, known for his acrobatic riding style and extensive work in B-Westerns.
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