Taming the West(1925)
Cowboys may come and go, but when it comes to a smiling, hard riding, fighting, roping son of the West, Hoot takes the prize.
John Carleton is living a carefree jazz lifestyle, much to the annoyance of his father. When he can take it no longer, Carleton senior sends John to his ranch in the West, hoping that the experience will make a man of him. John's ability to ride a bucking bronco wins the friendship of the cowhands, but trouble's a-brewin' when he falls in love with Beryl King.
Movie: Taming the West
Top 10 Billed Cast
John Carleton
Beryl
Terrence Weaver
John P. Carleton (as Edwin Booth Tilton)
Old Man King
Perry Potter
Lafe Conners
Frosty Miller
Bit Role (uncredited)
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