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Movie poster: The Man Who Played Square (1924)
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The Man Who Played Square

1924 · 70 min Western
4.0 / 10 · TMDB

Rancher Matt Black is willed half of a Nevada gold mine. Arriving there, he learns that the heir of the other half is a young girl named "Bertie." Realizing that there may be some dirty work and theft going on at the mine, he conceals his identity and gets a job as a miner.

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Year 1924
Country United States of America
Genre Western
Director Alfred Santell
Runtime 70 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.0/10 (1 votes)

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The film constructs a straightforward western narrative around the familiar trope of the undercover hero. It relies on the tension between Matt's true identity and his assumed role as a common miner to drive the plot forward.

Those who tire of overly complex plots will find a satisfying tale of frontier justice, where good ultimately confronts greed in a dusty mining town. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Alfred Santell

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With a sense of nostalgia for silent-era storytelling and uncomplicated heroism.

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