"Rodeo" Bill is a hard-nosed, fun-loving cowboy who likes a lot of action and will go out of his way to create some if things are going too dull to suit him. He attends a circus/wild west show and stirs up some trouble with both the locals and the troupers but, after seeing Ruth Henson, the daughter of the show's operator/owner, he decides to join up and travel with the circus.
Alright, so if you're into those early Westerns where the plot is mostly just an excuse for some good ol' fashioned horseback antics and a bit of a laugh, then yeah, The Wild West Show is definitely worth watching today. It’s a breezy, fun ride for anyone who enjoys seeing a cowboy stir up some dust. If you need comple...
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"Alright, so if you're into those early Westerns where the plot is mostly just an excuse for some good ol' fashioned horseback antics and a bit of a laugh, then yeah, The Wild West Show is definitely worth watching today. It’s a breezy, fun ride for anyone who enjoys seeing a cowboy stir up some dust. If you need complex characters or deep themes, you'll probably hate it. This isn't that kind of movie, not even close. Our main guy here is 'Rodeo' Bill. And, man, does this guy live up to his name..."
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