Ridin' Thunder
Appearance
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Directed by | Clifford Smith |
Written by | Isadore Bernstein Carl Krusada |
Based on | Jean of the Lazy A by Bertha Muzzy Sinclair |
Starring | Jack Hoxie Katherine Grant Francis Ford |
Cinematography | Harry Neumann |
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Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
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Running time | 50 minutes |
Country | United States |
Languages | Silent English intertitles |
Ridin' Thunder is a 1925 American silent Western film directed by Clifford Smith and starring Jack Hoxie, Katherine Grant, and Francis Ford.[1][2]
Plot
[edit]As described in a film magazine review,[3] Frank Douglas creates a situation while shooting at a coyote that crosses his path, leading to his being accused and convicted of murdering a mysterious outlaw. His son Jack loves Jean, the daughter of the murdered outlaw. The tragedy of situations befalls the lovers, and then the real slayer is run down. Jack makes a desperate ride and saves his father from a shameful death. The way is paved for the lovers to marry.
Cast
[edit]- Jack Hoxie as Jack Douglas
- Katherine Grant as Jean Croft
- Jack Pratt as Cal Watson
- Francis Ford as Frank Douglas
- Buck Connors as Bill Croft
- Bert De Marc as Art Osgood
- William McCall as Sheriff
- Broderick O'Farrell as Governor
- Al Hoxie as Scout
References
[edit]- ^ Langman, p. 373
- ^ Progressive Silent Film List: Ridin' Thunder at silentera.com
- ^ "New Pictures: Ridin' Thunder", Exhibitors Herald, 21 (7): 72, May 9, 1925, retrieved February 7, 2022
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
Bibliography
[edit]- Langman, Larry. A Guide to Silent Westerns. Greenwood Publishing Group, 1992. ISBN 0-313-27858-X
External links
[edit]- Ridin' Thunder at IMDb
- Synopsis at AllMovie