The Lone Star Ranger
The Lone Star Ranger

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The Lone Star Ranger

1919
Movie
60 min
English

In this western, William Farnum plays yet another Zane Grey character. Duane Steele (Farnum) is a Texas Ranger who is determined to get the outlaws out of his part of the Lone Star state for good.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Victor FlemingGenres: Western, Action, Adventure

Plot Summary

In post-Civil War Texas, Buckskin Jim is a former Confederate soldier who becomes a Texas Ranger. He seeks revenge against the outlaw "Gentleman" Jack, who wronged his family. Along the way, Jim navigates treacherous landscapes and confronts corruption, ultimately fighting for justice and peace in the wild West.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from 1919, contemporary critical reception is not as readily available as for modern films. However, William S. Hart was a major star of Westerns during this era, and his films were generally popular with audiences for their portrayals of rugged individualism and frontier justice. "The Lone Star Ranger" likely followed this successful formula.

What Reviewers Say

  • William S. Hart's typical stoic and heroic performance is a central draw.

  • The film offers a classic Western narrative of revenge and justice.

  • Visually captures the ruggedness of the American frontier of the era.

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Fun Fact

William S. Hart was one of the biggest stars of the silent Western genre, often writing or co-writing his films and maintaining a strong image as a defender of justice on screen.

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