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The Wanters
Elliot Worthington falls in love with Myra, the maid in his sister's household. Myra is dismissed; Elliot finds her, proposes marriage, and returns home with his new bride. She is snubbed by his relatives and shocked by the hypocrisy of his wealthy friends. Disillusioned, she runs away: Elliot follows and saves her from being hit by a train when her foot gets caught in a switch.
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Plot Summary
In this Western drama, a young ranch hand named Jack discovers a scheme to defraud settlers out of their land. He must overcome his own hesitations and the machinations of a corrupt foreman to protect the innocent and ensure justice prevails.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from the early 1920s, "The Wanters" received generally positive reviews for its action and Hoot Gibson's performance. It was considered a solid entry in the Western genre of its time, appreciated for its straightforward narrative and dramatic tension.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its exciting Western action sequences.
Hoot Gibson's performance as the heroic protagonist was a highlight.
A well-crafted, if conventional, tale of frontier justice.
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Fun Fact
The film features a young Laura La Plante, who would go on to become a major star in the late 1920s and early 1930s, particularly in horror films.
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