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The Fighting Peacemaker
Peace River Parker, foreman of the Cross L Ranch and engaged to Jess, the daughter of the owner, is railroaded into a prison term by the false witness of Jefferson Crane, who covets the ranch and Jess. Through the complicity of Clell Danert, a villainous foreman who also desires Jess, Crane arranges to ruin the Marshall ranch by driving a herd of sheep onto the cattle range.
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Plot Summary
A hapless cowboy, seeking to avoid trouble, accidentally gets involved in a range war between two feuding ranchers. He tries to mediate their dispute using unconventional methods, leading to a series of chaotic and comical events. Ultimately, his bumbling attempts to bring peace result in unexpected heroism.
Critical Reception
As a silent comedy-western from the silent era, 'The Fighting Peacemaker' was generally received as lighthearted entertainment. Contemporary reviews likely focused on its slapstick humor and the popular appeal of its comedic lead, Al St. John. Modern critical assessment is scarce due to its age and silent film status, but it's viewed as a typical example of its genre during that period.
What Reviewers Say
Relied heavily on physical comedy and Al St. John's established persona.
A straightforward silent western with comedic interludes.
Typical of the light entertainment offered in the mid-1920s.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for 'The Fighting Peacemaker' is not available due to the film's age and the lack of extensive online archiving for silent films.
Fun Fact
Al St. John, who starred as the titular peacemaker, was the nephew of legendary silent film comedian Fatty Arbuckle and also had a brief career under the name 'Corny Al' St. John.
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