The Range Riders
The Range Riders

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The Range Riders

1910
Movie
25 min
English

Each year the unique surroundings and novel characters of this great and typical American custom is becoming more and more obsolete and in a few short years entirely extinct. Can you imagine a more exciting or sensational picture than a great cattle stampede, curbed by fearless cowboys and dauntless riders of the western range horse?

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Director: Robert Z. LeonardGenres: Western

Plot Summary

A group of cowboys are on the trail, facing various challenges and adventures in the wild west. The story typically involves elements of frontier life, horse riding, and potential conflicts.

Critical Reception

As a silent short film from 1910, contemporary critical reception is difficult to ascertain through modern metrics. However, early Westerns were popular for their action and portrayal of the American frontier.

What Reviewers Say

  • Pioneering short film showcasing early Western tropes.

  • Features typical elements of frontier life and cowboy action popular at the time.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for films of this era is not available.

Fun Fact

Robert Z. Leonard, who directed this short, would go on to have a significant career as a director in Hollywood, working with stars like Greta Garbo and Jean Harlow.

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