Tumbling River
Tumbling River

Tumbling River

1927Movie50 minEnglish

Tom heroically saves rancher's daughter Dorothy Dwan from both a raging river and a gang of cattle rustlers led by popular western villain Wallace McDonald.

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Director: Albert RayGenres: Western, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young ranch hand named Jack gets into trouble when he is framed for theft by a ruthless cattle baron. He must escape the law and clear his name, while also protecting the woman he loves from the baron's schemes. The film follows his efforts to gather evidence and expose the true culprit.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from the late 1920s, detailed critical reception is scarce. However, Westerns of this era were popular entertainment, and "Tumbling River" likely received a standard reception for its genre, focusing on action and melodrama.

What Reviewers Say

  • Emphasizes traditional Western tropes of good versus evil.
  • Features standard action sequences typical of the silent Western genre.
  • Relies on melodramatic plot points and clear-cut heroes and villains.

Google audience: As a silent film from 1927, there is no available user review data from Google.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in the San Bernardino National Forest in California, known for its rugged landscapes that enhanced the Western setting.

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