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Movie poster: The Cowboy Millionaire (1909)
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The Cowboy Millionaire

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1909 · 21 min Western
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

Bud Noble, a handsome specimen of manhood, is foreman on the Circle "D" ranch outside of Circle City, Idaho, and our opening scene pictures Bud as the cowboy roping and tying a steer. With its bucking bronchos, pitching mustangs, bucking steers, and the biggest novelty ever, the acme of all thrillers, "see Bud bulldog a steer." Only three men have successfully accomplished this feat and lived to tell about it. Then Bud receives a shock. The local operator appears with a telegram. "Your Uncle John dead. You are sole heir to his estate valued at several millions. Come to Chicago at once." The astounded cowboys tumble over with sheer amazement. Bud buys and the scene closes with a characteristic rush for the bar.

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Year 1909
Country United States of America
Genre Western
Director Francis Boggs
Runtime 21 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (2 votes)

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The film constructs a classic rags-to-riches tale, relying on the stark contrast between the dusty ranch and distant Chicago. It explores themes of fate and fortune, using impressive animal stunts as its primary spectacle for contemporary audiences.

What lingers after viewing is the sheer physicality of the rodeo scenes, which feel more like a circus attraction than a narrative film, offering a fascinating glimpse into early cinematic entertainment. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Francis Boggs

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Watch as a historical curio, appreciating its early stunt work. Best for students of cinema origins.

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