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Trigger Tricks
Out to avenge his brother's death at the hands of cattleman Kingston, Tim gets hired at Dawley's sheep ranch. The sheep men are greatly outnumbered but Tim has some tricks planned that will even the odds.
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Plot Summary
In this short Western, a young ranch hand named Bob strives to clear his name after being framed for a crime. He must outwit the true culprits and expose their deceit to regain his honor and protect his loved ones.
Critical Reception
As a 1930s Western short, 'Trigger Tricks' was likely seen as standard genre fare of its time, appreciated by audiences for its action and straightforward narrative. Critical reviews from this era for such short films are not widely archived but would have focused on the performance, action sequences, and adherence to Western tropes.
What Reviewers Say
A brief, action-packed Western that delivers standard thrills.
Features a capable performance from Bob Custer in a typical Western plot.
A quick, no-frills entry in the early sound era of Westerns.
Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for this early short film is not readily available.
Fun Fact
Bob Custer, the star of 'Trigger Tricks,' was the nephew of famous silent film cowboy Tom Mix and often appeared in Westerns throughout the 1930s and 1940s.
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