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Ridin' Wild
Trained by his Quaker mother to be gentle, Cyril Henderson receives only laughter from the townspeople when he tries to act tough to impress Grace Nolan, who is allowing Art Jordan, the town bully, to occupy her time so as to pique Cyril. The murder of Andrew McBride, who holds the mortgage on the Henderson's property, is blamed on the elder Henderson, and Cyril unsuccessfully tries to take the blame.
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Plot Summary
A city slicker, eager to prove his mettle, heads west to learn how to ride and rope. He unexpectedly finds himself entangled with a ranch owner's daughter and caught in a scheme involving rustlers. Despite his initial clumsiness, he must overcome his fears and prove his bravery to win the girl and foil the villains.
Critical Reception
As a silent comedy-Western from the early 1920s, 'Ridin' Wild' was likely met with mild amusement by its target audience, typical for the era's B-movie output. Critical reviews from this period are scarce, but the film likely offered straightforward entertainment with predictable gags and a simple plot, fitting the mold of its genre contemporaries.
What Reviewers Say
Simple, lighthearted Western fare.
Features slapstick comedy typical of the era.
A straightforward story with a city boy-meets-country setting.
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Fun Fact
This film is notable for featuring early work from director George Marshall, who would go on to have a long and prolific career in Hollywood, directing over 100 films in various genres, including comedies and Westerns.
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