Plot
1919 film by Broncho Billy Anderson
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Why Watch This
Broncho Billy Anderson’s “The Son‑of‑a‑Gun” offers a rare glimpse of the slap‑stick, high‑energy storytelling that defined early Western shorts. Its brisk 15‑minute runtime packs a punch of daring stunts, quick‑draw humor, and a snapshot of frontier mythmaking before Hollywood’s studio system took hold.
Best For
Silent film fans, Western historians, Classic cinema lovers, Film students, History buffs
The CinePearl Take
Anderson’s direction is as lively as his on‑screen persona, balancing comedic pratfalls with genuine Western grit. The pacing feels deliberately snappy, letting each gag land before moving on to the next chase sequence. Though the cast isn’t documented, the film’s visual storytelling makes the hero’s bravado unmistakable, and the recurring theme of lawlessness versus community still resonates today.
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Cast & Crew
- Director
- Broncho Billy Anderson
- Writer
- Broncho Billy Anderson
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- Released
- 01 Jan 1919
- Country
- United States
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