''Ride for Your Life'' is a 1924 American
silent Western
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film directed by
Edward Sedgwick
Edward Sedgwick (November 7, 1889 – March 7, 1953) was an American film director, writer, actor and producer.
Early life
He was born in Galveston, Texas, the son of Edward Sedgwick, Sr. and Josephine Walker, both stage actors. At the age ...
and featuring
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 ...
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Plot
As described in a film magazine review,
[ ] Bud Watkins is in love with Betsy Burke. However, she shows a preference for The Cocopah Kid, a reckless bandit. Gambler "Gentleman Jim" Slade cheats Bud out of his ranch. The Cocopah Kid dies suddenly. Bud, disguised as the bandit, has a variety of wild adventures. He defeats Slade's plot to obtain possession of the newly discovered gold diggings, rescues Betsy from Slade's clutches, and eventually wins Betsy's affection.
Cast
Preservation
With no prints of ''Ride for Your Life'' located in any film archives,
The Library of Congress American Silent Feature Film Survival Catalog: ''Ride for Your Life''
/ref> it is a lost film
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See also
* 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
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1924 films
1924 lost films
1924 Western (genre) films
American black-and-white films
Films directed by Edward Sedgwick
Lost Western (genre) films
Lost American films
Films based on works by Johnston McCulley
Silent American Western (genre) films
Universal Pictures films
1920s American films
Films with screenplays by Richard Schayer
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