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A 1929 silent Western where the real enemy might be the law itself. Wild.
TMDB
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The Fighting Terror (1929)

dustylawlessold-school showdown energy

Overview

Western

Bill attempts to apprehend the villain who killed his brother. Unfortunately, a crooked border-town sheriff is in his way.

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Standout Aspects

Stunts

Pre-code horse chases with genuine danger.

Direction

McGowan cranks tension without a single spoken word.

Best for:Solo: Silent film appreciation with zero distractions.·Rewatch: Spot the stunt work—Bob Custer did his own.
Heads up:Violence: 1929-style gunfights—bloodless but frequent.
J.P. McGowan

Director

J.P. McGowan

ReleasedAug 1, 1929
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StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
J.P. McGowan Productions

Top Cast

Bob Custer

Bob Custer

Bill

Bud Osborne

Bud Osborne

Hank Bell

Hank Bell

J.P. McGowan

J.P. McGowan

Cliff Lyons

Cliff Lyons

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Bob Custer was a real rodeo champion before Hollywood—those horse falls are actually him.

Cultural

This was J.P. McGowan's 100+ directorial credit; he basically invented the railroad thriller subgenre.

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