A Ridin' Romeo
A Ridin' Romeo

A Ridin' Romeo

1921Movie50 minEnglish

Jim Rose is a young ranch hand in love with the boss' daughter, Mabel. The rancher, King Brentwood, who is being sued for breach of promise by a local widow, opposes the match. Learning that the annoying woman is coming to pay him a visit, Brentwood has his men fake a holdup of her stagecoach.

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Director: Percival W. KnightGenres: Comedy, Short, Western

Plot Summary

A young cowboy named Billy works on a ranch and dreams of winning the heart of the ranch owner's daughter. He often finds himself in comical predicaments as he tries to impress her, often involving his trusty horse and his own clumsy attempts at bravery. The film follows his various misadventures and his earnest pursuit of love in the Wild West.

Critical Reception

As a silent short film from the early 1920s, specific critical reception data is scarce. However, Broncho Billy Anderson was a prominent figure in early Westerns, and his films were generally popular with audiences for their straightforward storytelling and comedic elements. This short likely followed that trend, offering lighthearted entertainment.

What Reviewers Say

  • Generally considered a light and amusing silent short.
  • Showcases the typical comedic western tropes of the era.
  • Features the familiar charm of early Western star Broncho Billy Anderson.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific 1921 short film is not available due to its age and the nature of archival film data.

Fun Fact

Broncho Billy Anderson, who stars in and produced "A Ridin' Romeo," was one of the very first movie cowboys and a pioneer of the Western film genre, establishing his own studio in California in 1907.

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