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Riders of the Purple Cows

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1924 | 20 min | Western, Comedy

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Aimed squarely at anyone looking to switch off and smile and western fans. Easy company after a long day.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Zips along, at 20 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1924: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.

When a gang of outlaws put Andy Clyde's ranch house under siege, daughter Alice Day recruits college heart throb Ralph Graves to save daddy.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Ralph Ceder

  • Ralph GravesRalph Bell
  • Alice DayDaisy Plunkett
  • Andy ClydeEzra Plunkett
  • Vernon DentMike Maverick
  • Tiny WardThe Hermit
  • Thelma HillSaloon Girl (uncredited)
  • Larry McGrathMike's Pal on Train
  • Joe BordeauxCowboy Henchman (uncredited)
  • Barney HellumRustler (uncredited)