Lost Lambs
Lost Lambs

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Lost Lambs

1936
Movie
63 min
Mandarin

A silent Chinese feature film

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Arthur RossonGenres: Drama, Western

Plot Summary

A young man travels west with his mother to claim a cattle ranch. He falls in love with a local girl, but his plans are complicated by a ruthless land baron who seeks to seize the ranch for himself. The protagonist must prove his mettle and protect his inheritance and newfound love from the villain's schemes.

Critical Reception

Lost Lambs was a modest B-movie Western that received mixed to positive reviews, primarily praised for its straightforward storytelling and the performances of its leads, though some critics found its plot somewhat predictable. It served as an early vehicle for Martha Raye in a dramatic role.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its earnest performances, particularly Martha Raye's dramatic turn.

  • A competent, if unremarkable, Western that delivered standard genre fare.

  • The plot adhered to familiar Western tropes, offering little in the way of originality.

Google audience: Audience reception information for this 1936 film is not readily available through typical Google user review aggregators.

Fun Fact

This film marked one of Martha Raye's earliest dramatic roles, contrasting with her later fame as a comedic actress and singer.

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