Gold miner Edd Denmeade loves Lucy Watson, the sister of the official mining claim recorder. Denmeade suspects Watson of killing his father, who after a poker game was shot by a gambler "who shuffles with one hand.
"Under the Tonto Rim," a 1926 Zane Grey adaptation, is probably not for everyone today. If you're a devoted fan of early Westerns, or specifically chasing down silent era adaptations of Grey's work, then yes, it's worth a look for historical curiosity. You'll find a straightforward tale of frontier justice and a rather...
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""Under the Tonto Rim," a 1926 Zane Grey adaptation, is probably not for everyone today. If you're a devoted fan of early Westerns, or specifically chasing down silent era adaptations of Grey's work, then yes, it's worth a look for historical curiosity. You'll find a straightforward tale of frontier justice and a rather obvious killer. But if you're expecting anything beyond that – narrative complexity, nuanced performances, or even particularly thrilling action – you're likely to be bored stiff...."
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