Smilin' Guns (1929)
Oh, Boy! -wait until you see how this action whirlwind stepped right into high society, cleaned up a murderous gang, and won the girl he loves. It's a real Western knockout!
After "Dirty Neck" Jack Purvin sees a newspaper photograph of Eastern socialite Helen Van Smythe, soon to arrive at the nearby dude ranch, he hightails it to San Francisco in order to learn how to become a gentleman. Returning to the ranch, the new but not necessarily improved Jack shreds his dandified image in order to save Helen from a lecherous but decidedly fake count and her mother from a jewel thief.
Director: Henry MacRae
Genre: Western
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: March 31, 1929
Cast
- Hoot Gibson - Jack Purvin
- Blanche Mehaffey - Helen van Smythe
- Virginia Pearson - Mrs. van Smythe
- Robert Graves - Durkin
- Leo White - Count Baretti
- Walter Brennan - Ranch Foreman
- Jack Wise - Professor
- James Bradbury Jr. - Barber
- Dad Gibson - Stationmaster
Screenplay
- Shannon Fife (Story)
- George Morgan (Adaptation)
Production: Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Henry MacRae
More Films in Genre: Western
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Smilin' Guns about?
- After "Dirty Neck" Jack Purvin sees a newspaper photograph of Eastern socialite Helen Van Smythe, soon to arrive at the nearby dude ranch, he hightails it to San Francisco in order to learn how to become a gentleman. Returning to the ranch, the new but not necessarily improved Jack shreds his dandified image in order to save Helen from a lecherous but decidedly fake count and her mother from a jewel thief.
- Who directed Smilin' Guns?
- Smilin' Guns was directed by Henry MacRae.
- Who stars in Smilin' Guns?
- Smilin' Guns stars Hoot Gibson, Blanche Mehaffey, Virginia Pearson, Robert Graves, Leo White, Walter Brennan.
- How long is Smilin' Guns?
- Smilin' Guns has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Smilin' Guns?
- Smilin' Guns is a Western film.
- Where was Smilin' Guns produced?
- Smilin' Guns was produced in United States of America.