Ridin' Thunder

Ridin' Thunder
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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
Production company	Universal Pictures
Distributed by	Universal Pictures
Release date	June 14, 1925 (1925-06-14)
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

1. Langman, p. 373
2. Progressive Silent Film List: Ridin' Thunder at silentera.com
3. "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

External links

• Ridin' Thunder at IMDb