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Movie poster: The Boss of Lucky Ranch (1911)
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The Boss of Lucky Ranch

1911 · 13 min Western Drama
7.5 / 10 · TMDB

Dick Thompson sends his son Jack to a ranch out west to learn how to be a ranchman under the tutelage of his old friend Tom. Dick learns the ways of ranching through protecting the cattle and himself from rustlers.

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Year 1911
Country United States of America
Genre Western, Drama
Director Allan Dwan
Runtime 13 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.5/10 (2 votes)

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The film constructs a classic initiation story, relying on the stark contrast between greenhorn innocence and the harsh codes of the frontier. It explores archetypes of mentorship and manhood through straightforward scenes of cattle drives and confrontations with rustlers.

What lingers after the final reel is the simple, satisfying clarity of early cinematic morality, where duty and courage prevail. A foundational piece for genre enthusiasts. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Allan Dwan

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