Bucking Broadway
On a ranch in Wyoming, one of the cowboys, Cheyenne Harry (Harry Carey), falls in love with his boss's daughter. But she decides to elope to the city with Captain Thornton, a wealthy visitor to the ranch. She quickly discovers that life in the city is not what she expected. Cheyenne, devastated by the loss of his fiancée, decides to go to the city to find her, and in the end rescues her from the grips of Captain Thornton and from the extravagant and decadent way of life in the city.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1917 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Western, Romance |
| Director | John Ford |
| Runtime | 54 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.5/10 (27 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a foundational myth of the West, exploring the tension between rustic purity and urban corruption through stark visual contrasts. It relies on archetypal characters—the steadfast cowboy, the impressionable heroine, the duplicitous dandy—to drive its moral narrative.
What lingers after the final rescue is a satisfying, uncomplicated affirmation of traditional values. The chase sequences and stunts deliver a straightforward thrill, cementing the cowboy's role as a cultural guardian. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: John Ford
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Best enjoyed as a prime example of early Western tropes. Perfect for a relaxed viewing to see the genre's roots.
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