Tom Markham is the foreman of an Arizona dude ranch. He travels to the "big city" for a meeting with the ranch's owner, George Brooks, after which he will accompany Brooks' daughter Ellen back to the ranch.

Alright, so you wanna know about The Big Diamond Robbery? Look, if you’re not already a fan of silent Westerns or early Hollywood, this one probably isn’t your entry point. But for those of us who enjoy a good gallop and a straightforward villain, it’s a pretty fun ride. If you need snappy dialogue or complex character...

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Eugene Forde

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"Alright, so you wanna know about The Big Diamond Robbery? Look, if you’re not already a fan of silent Westerns or early Hollywood, this one probably isn’t your entry point. But for those of us who enjoy a good gallop and a straightforward villain, it’s a pretty fun ride. If you need snappy dialogue or complex character arcs, you’ll probably be bored stiff. 🤠 This movie, it’s got Tom Mix, right? And that means something. He’s not just an actor; he’s a presence. The way he moves, it’s all so flu..."
John Twist, Frank Howard Clark, Eugene Forde, Randolph Bartlett
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