A cowboy finds himself working with a mysterious figure called "The Phantom Horseman" in order to prevent a criminal gang from stealing a gold mine. The cowboy is in for a big surprise when he finally discovers the true identity of his "partner".
Alright, let’s get this out of the way upfront: The Phantom City is a 1928 silent Western. If that sentence alone doesn’t pique your interest, or if the idea of title cards instead of dialogue sounds like a chore, then this probably isn’t for you. You’ll be bored. But if you’ve got a soft spot for early cinema, for the...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Albert S. Rogell
Edgar Jones
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"Alright, let’s get this out of the way upfront: The Phantom City is a 1928 silent Western. If that sentence alone doesn’t pique your interest, or if the idea of title cards instead of dialogue sounds like a chore, then this probably isn’t for you. You’ll be bored. But if you’ve got a soft spot for early cinema, for the simple, dusty charm of these old oaters, or just want to see Ken Maynard and his genuinely impressive horse Tarzan doing their thing, then pull up a chair. It’s a curious little a..."
Fred Allen, Adele Buffington
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