The Rawhide Kid
The Rawhide Kid

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The Rawhide Kid

1928
Movie
60 min
English

Good cowboy vs. bad cowboy in this romantic adventure.

Insights

Director: Del AndrewsGenres: Western

Plot Summary

In the rough and tumble West, a young man named Billy the Kid is framed for a crime he didn't commit. Forced to flee, he adopts the persona of a vigilante known as The Rawhide Kid. He seeks to clear his name and bring the real culprits to justice, all while navigating the dangers of the frontier and falling in love.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from the late 1920s, "The Rawhide Kid" received moderate attention for its Western themes and action sequences. Contemporary reviews often highlighted its straightforward narrative and the performances of its lead actors, though some found the plot predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its Western setting and classic outlaw narrative.

  • Performances were generally seen as adequate for the era's genre films.

  • The plot, while engaging, followed familiar Western tropes.

Google audience: As this is a silent film from 1928, specific Google user reviews are not readily available. However, films of this genre and era were typically appreciated for their adventurous stories and clear moral dichotomies.

Fun Fact

The film was released during the transition period from silent films to talkies, and its reception was somewhat overshadowed by the burgeoning sound film technology.

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