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Ridgeway of Montana Synopsis
Cattle owner Buck Ridgeway captures a rustler band, but the leader, Pelton, escapes. Buck is accompanied to the city to market his cattle by Aline, his neighbor's daughter, who is determined to make him fall for her. Resisting her advances, he pursues Pelton, but when he and Aline are trapped overnight by a blizzard he is compelled to marry her. She realizes her love for him after being rescued from Pelton.
The Learnin' of Jim Benton Synopsis
Jim Benton has been too busy making money to learn to read and write, but he persuades Evelyn Hastings to open school on his ranch and he is her most devoted pupil. The sheepmen carry out their threat to cut off Benton's water supply and Evelyn makes him promise to shoot only in self-defense. He keeps his promise, but still he has to kill, and a packed jury of sheepmen bring in a death verdict. The cattlemen attempt a rescue, but it is Evelyn who saves the day.
"Ridgeway of Montana" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "The Learnin' of Jim Benton" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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Ridgeway of Montana