An Eastern Westerner (1920)

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A young man in New York has exasperated his father because of his constant carousing and irresponsibility, so his father sends him to his uncle's ranch in the west. The young man arrives in the town of Piute Pass, which is being terrorized by Tiger Lip Tompkins and his gang, the Masked Angels. The… More A young man in New York has exasperated his father because of his constant carousing and irresponsibility, so his father sends him to his uncle's ranch in the west. The young man arrives in the town of Piute Pass, which is being terrorized by Tiger Lip Tompkins and his gang, the Masked Angels. The Easterner befriends a young woman whose father is being held captive by Tompkins, and he decides to help her.

Rating, Runtime: PG, 24 min.
Directed By: Hal Roach
Written By: Frank Terry, H.M. Walker
Genres: Western, Kids & Family, Comedy

In Theaters: May 2, 1920 Limited
Studio: Pathé Exchange

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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Spoofs the Western.

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AJ V

I really liked this short comedy, the gags are very inventive, and the story is really good. If you like silent comedies, you should see this one.
Anthony L

I love Harold Lloyd films, this isn't his best, it's just a mire 4 and a half star classic! The big question is who do I like best, Chaplin, Keaton or Lloyd?