Ridin' Thunder
| Ridin' Thunder | |
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 Lobby card | |
| 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 |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
Release date |
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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
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
- 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
- ^ 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
- Langman, Larry. A Guide to Silent Westerns. Greenwood Publishing Group, 1992. ISBN 0-313-27858-X