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Chasing Trouble

Name: Chasing Trouble
Director: Milburn Morante
Released: 1926
Rating: 5.6
Cast: Ione Reed, Frances Friel, Roy Watson, Lilly Harris, Milton J. Fahrney

1926Milburn MoranteIMDb: 5.6/10

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Milburn Morante

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Jewel Bennett

Roy Watson

Lightning the Horse

Frances Friel

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Chasing Trouble Review: A 1920s Western Adventure Worth Watching

Is this film worth watching?Short answer: Yes, but with some reservations. Chasing Trouble, a 1920s Western, offers a robust blend of action, romance, and moral quandaries that might appeal to fans of the genre, especially those who enjoy films that tackle complex characters and narratives. This film is not for the fai...

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#119Archive Rank#479

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Chasing Trouble FAQ

The movie Chasing Trouble was directed by Milburn Morante.

Chasing Trouble was released in the year 1926.

Chasing Trouble has an IMDb rating of 5.6 out of 10.

Chasing Trouble is a movie from United States.

Chasing Trouble is categorised as Action, Adventure, Drama, Western in the cult cinema archive at Dbcult.

Chasing Trouble features Jewel Bennett, Roy Watson, Lightning the Horse, Frances Friel.

The screenplay for Chasing Trouble was written by Frank S. Beresford.

If you enjoy Chasing Trouble, you might also like The Key to Power (1920), A Sister to Salome (1920), The Hundredth Chance (1920), Into the Light (1920).

Yes, Chasing Trouble (1926) is featured in the Dbcult archive as a curated cult cinema title, known for its Action and Adventure qualities.

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Summary

In the rugged landscape of Paradise Valley, Blizz Ballard, a skilled tracker, is tasked with capturing a notorious gang of cattle rustlers. His arrival in town is marked by a confrontation with Jerome Garrett, a local who seeks to intimidate him. Ballard's prowess is quickly proven in a heated saloon brawl, earning him a job at the Gregg ranch. Tensions rise as Garrett, with Emily, the judge's daughter, on his side, accuses Ballard of cattle theft. The sheriff, caught between these forces, is held captive and subjected to torture, but Ballard intervenes, rescuing the sheriff and capturing Garrett's accomplices. The story takes a dramatic turn as Ballard uncovers a plot to rob the judge, captures Garrett, and marries Emily. This Western tale is a blend of action, romance, and moral conflict, set against the backdrop of 1920s Montana.

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"Blizz" Ballard, summoned by the Homesteaders' League to track down a gang of cattle rustlers, arrives in Paradise Valley. In the saloon he is taunted by Jerome Garrett, who hopes to intimidate him but is himself beaten in a fight. Ballard, after proving himself by riding an outlaw horse, is taken on at the Gregg ranch. Garrett, in the family's favor and admired by Emily, the judge's daughter, accuses Ballard of being a cattle thief, while his accomplices capture and torture the sheriff. Ballard rescues the sheriff and captures his tormentors, but they are released by their cohorts. Ballard then foils a plot to rob the judge, pursues and captures Garrett, and marries Emily.

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"Is this film worth watching?Short answer: Yes, but with some reservations. Chasing Trouble, a 1920s Western, offers a robust blend of action, romance, and moral quandaries that might appeal to fans of the genre, especially those who enjoy films that tackle complex characters and narratives. This film is not for the faint of heart or those who prefer a more polished, modern take on the Western genre. However, if you're willing to explore a film that feels true to its era and has a strong sense of..."

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