Ridin' Thunder
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Directed byClifford Smith
Written byIsadore Bernstein
Carl Krusada
Carl Krusada
Based onJean of the Lazy A
by Bertha Muzzy Sinclair
by Bertha Muzzy Sinclair
| 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 | |
| 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]
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
