A wagon train of "Forty-Niners" heading for the California gold fields includes a girl, her father and an old black servant, who have hidden their family jewels and life savings in their wagon. One of the men in the train plots with some Indians to attack the caravan and steal the family's wealth.
So, you’re curious about Trails of the Golden West? Well, let’s be real. If you’re not already into really old silent Westerns, this one probably isn’t going to change your mind. It's for the folks who love seeing how movies used to be made, or if you're just a completist for early Westerns. Anyone expecting big action...
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Leander De Cordova
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"So, you’re curious about Trails of the Golden West? Well, let’s be real. If you’re not already into really old silent Westerns, this one probably isn’t going to change your mind. It's for the folks who love seeing how movies used to be made, or if you're just a completist for early Westerns. Anyone expecting big action or deep characters will likely find it a bit of a slow roll. 🤠 The story itself is classic dusty trail stuff. A bunch of "Forty-Niners" are on their way to California. Among the..."
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