Is this film worth watching? The Obligin' Buckaroo, a minor entry from the silent Western boom, is not a film for casual viewing. It’s an acquired taste, perhaps even a chore, unless you possess a genuine, almost academic, interest in the rudimentary mechanics of early genre filmmaking. This picture caters squarely to ...
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Richard Thorpe
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"Is this film worth watching? The Obligin' Buckaroo, a minor entry from the silent Western boom, is not a film for casual viewing. It’s an acquired taste, perhaps even a chore, unless you possess a genuine, almost academic, interest in the rudimentary mechanics of early genre filmmaking. This picture caters squarely to archivists, dedicated silent film buffs, and those seeking to trace the very first iterations of Western tropes. For anyone else expecting narrative sophistication, engaging charac..."
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