A Darling in Buckskin
A William V. Mong film directed by , released in 1917.
A William V. Mong film directed by , released in 1917.

The Tornado mostly followed pulp Western formula — bad guys hold up a town, take a girl hostage, and the hero rides to the rescue. But there were a couple of twists that made it seem more personal than the…

A judge who had taken part in the gold rush of 1849 hires an acting troupe to recreate the experience in this rather fanciful silent Western. The make-believe turns serious when a real gold mine is discovered nearby and a…

A 44-Calibre Mystery is a Silent Western short.

Cattleman Flint cuts off farmer Sims’ water supply. When Sims’ son Ted goes for water, one of Flint’s men kills him. Cheyenne is sent to finish off Sims, but finding the family at the newly dug grave, he changes sides.

Gambler “On-the Level” Leigh (William S. Hart) is forced to leave his high rolling lifestyle to move his ailing sister Alice (Mildred Harris) to the healing climate the mountains. Financial strain compels him to resume his favored vocation. Unfortunately for…

A E. Mason Hopper film directed by , released in 1917.
The Luck That Jealousy Brought is a 1917 Western
A 1917 silent Western

Convict Cheyenne Harry escapes from prison in a garbage truck and boards a train, where he eludes capture with the help of passenger Henry Beaufort. Beaufort is returning to his wealthy uncle’s ranch, where earlier he had married Molly in…