Tumbleweeds

1925

1h 29m

Western

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100%

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8 Reviews

55%

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100+ Ratings

In 1890s Kansas, cowboy Don Carver (Wm. S. Hart), a drifter by nature, meets and falls in love with Molly Lassiter (Barbara Bedford) after accidentally lassoing her, literally, into a saloon. Deciding to change his ways, Carver intends to join the Cherokee Strip Land Run of 1893, stake his land and settle down with his new love. However, before the start of the homesteading race, Carver is arrested, and his hopes of beginning anew are jeopardized.

Sidne Silverman

Variety

Tumbleweed s marks Bill Hart’s return to the screen following his long lapse in picture making... It’s a welcome return. Bill Hart still means the West on the screen and he is seen, here under a new banner, a new hat and on a new horse.

Mar 26, 2009

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Mordaunt Hall

New York Times

Mr. Hart emphasizes all Carver's righteousness, his mental dexterity and physical prowess -- by a jerky move, a tell-tale mouth, a threatening eye or a well-belted waist and well-thrown-out chest.

Mar 25, 2006

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Ralph Flint

Christian Science Monitor

All that is asked of him, Mr. Hart does with a good grace and a most decent reserve, he having apparently during his temporary retirement from the screen cast from him all desire to shine emotionally on the screen.

Mar 11, 2024

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Michael W. Phillips, Jr.

Goatdog's Movies

The film is remarkable for several reasons, foremost among them the awe-inspiring spectacle of greed in action that is the land rush.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 25, 2007

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

The film was well-received by the public and the critics.

Rated: B

May 31, 2007

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 4/5

Jun 11, 2005

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One of the better 20s movies that I have seen. Yes, it has in our love story. Good guys bad guys yes, I recommend it. James Welch, Henderson, Arkansas January 2, 2023.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/03/23

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Isaiah Y

The first notable western in film history is William S. Hart's best film and his most famous.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/10/20

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Audience Member

The best thrilling Western movie ever made!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Audience Member

Starring William S. Hart, silent western star. The villains aren't subtle, but many tried and true elements that are standard in westerns are present here. These elements were tried and found to be true in Hart pics. The romance between the cowboy and his girl has some sweet touches of comedy. The cowboy's buddy is a classic type. The racing horses, trio of musicians who briefly appear to "sing" the title song, and the triumph of good over evil are all satisfying in this well developed early example of a silent western.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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Audience Member

See it with the prologue.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Audience Member

A grandious Western brilliant directed and it feels like you were real in the Wild West my Favourite Scenes are the Land Rush Scene, the Scene with the Giant Cattle Herd, when the Hero dunk the Villain underwater and when the Hero catch his Sidekick with the Lasso the Main Actor William S. Hart is a great Old Fashioned Hero

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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King Baggot

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William S. Hart

Don Carver

Barbara Bedford

Molly Lassiter

Lucien Littlefield

Kentucky Rose

J. Gordon Russell

Noll Lassiter

Richard Neill

Bill Freel

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Synopsis

In 1890s Kansas, cowboy Don Carver (Wm. S. Hart), a drifter by nature, meets and falls in love with Molly Lassiter (Barbara Bedford) after accidentally lassoing her, literally, into a saloon. Deciding to change his ways, Carver intends to join the Cherokee Strip Land Run of 1893, stake his land and settle down with his new love. However, before the start of the homesteading race, Carver is arrested, and his hopes of beginning anew are jeopardized.

Director: King Baggot
Producer: William S. Hart
Screenwriter: C. Gardner Sullivan, Hal G. Evarts
Production Co: William S. Hart Productions
Genre: Western
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 11, 2016
Runtime: 1h 29m

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