''Rustlers'' or ''The Rustlers'' is a 1919 American
short silent Western
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film produced by
John Ford
John Martin Feeney (February 1, 1894 – August 31, 1973), known professionally as John Ford, was an American film director and naval officer. He is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential filmmakers of his generation. He ...
and directed by
Reginald Barker
Reginald C. Barker (April 2, 1886 – February 23, 1945) was a pioneer film director.
Biography
Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Barker's family moved to Scotland when he was an infant and then to the United States. Living in California, ...
under the working title of ''Even Money''. The film was shot between February 28 and March 8, 1919 for April release that same year.
Ford himself chose to bring
Pete Morrison
George D. "Pete" Morrison (August 8, 1890 – February 5, 1973) was an American silent western film actor born in Westminster, Colorado. During his childhood he lived in Morrison, Colorado (named for his grandfather George Morrison) and Idaho S ...
into this project (and others), and during the time of the film's shooting, he and Baker co-chaired a committee created by
William Beaudine
William Washington Beaudine (January 15, 1892 – March 18, 1970) was an American film actor and director. He was one of Hollywood's most prolific directors, turning out films in remarkable numbers and in a wide variety of genres.
Life and car ...
, then-president of The Motion Pictures Director's Association.
Plot
Ben Clayburn (
Pete Morrison
George D. "Pete" Morrison (August 8, 1890 – February 5, 1973) was an American silent western film actor born in Westminster, Colorado. During his childhood he lived in Morrison, Colorado (named for his grandfather George Morrison) and Idaho S ...
) uses the guise of a sheep rancher when sent to the town of Point Rock to track down the leader of a band of rustlers. He is accused himself of being one if the rustlers and Postmistress Nell Wyndham (
Helen Gibson) saves him from an angry lynch mob. The two team up, and using her knowledge of the locals track down and capture the real outlaws.
Cast
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Pete Morrison
George D. "Pete" Morrison (August 8, 1890 – February 5, 1973) was an American silent western film actor born in Westminster, Colorado. During his childhood he lived in Morrison, Colorado (named for his grandfather George Morrison) and Idaho S ...
as Ben Clayburn
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Helen Gibson as Postmistress Nell Wyndham
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Hoot Gibson
Edmund Richard "Hoot" Gibson (August 6, 1892 – August 23, 1962) was an American rodeo champion, film actor, film director, and producer. While acting and stunt work began as a sideline to Gibson's focus on rodeo, he successfully transitioned ...
as The Deputy
* Jack Woods as Sheriff Buck Farley
See also
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Hoot Gibson filmography
This is a complete filmography of American actor Hoot Gibson (August 6, 1892 – August 23, 1962), including his performances between 1910 and 1960. Gibson appeared in more than 200 films.
Background
Gibson's career began in 1910 with early silen ...
References
External links
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''I Razziatori'' (''The Raiders'') at cinobii.it(Italian)
''Rustlers''at
AllMovie
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1919 films
1919 Western (genre) films
1919 short films
American silent short films
American black-and-white films
Films directed by John Ford
Silent American Western (genre) films
1910s American films
1910s English-language films