Madge Walling's uncle dies and leaves her his ranch, but with the proviso that she be married by noon on the day she turns 18 years of age. Harold Rice, the man she is to marry, is held up by bandit Pete Black and doesn't arrive at the ranch on time.
Is this film worth watching? Short answer: Yes, but only if you enjoy Westerns with screwball comedy DNA. Is The Galloping Jinx worth watching in 2024? It depends: If you want to study mid-century genre-blending experiments, absolutely. But if you demand tight pacing and modern emotional depth, this 1940s film will fru...
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"Is this film worth watching? Short answer: Yes, but only if you enjoy Westerns with screwball comedy DNA. Is The Galloping Jinx worth watching in 2024? It depends: If you want to study mid-century genre-blending experiments, absolutely. But if you demand tight pacing and modern emotional depth, this 1940s film will frustrate you. The film works because it weaponizes confusion as character development. The film fails because its third act meanders through resolving every subplot. You should watch..."
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