Tumbleweeds
Seen it?1925 | 78 min | Western, Drama, Romance, Crime
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Best for crime fans and people who like their stories with a little heart-flutter. Leaves you with something to think about. Shelve it next to True Grit or The Treasure of the Sierra Madre.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty, warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 18 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1925: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
William S. Hart stars in this 1925 silent film as a cowboy intent on claiming land during the 1889 land rush in the Oklahoma Territory. Though hardened from years of taming the new frontier, he falls in love with a beautiful woman. Before he settles down, however, he must contend with men who wish to bring him harm. In the prologue of the 1939 Astor Pictures revival of this film, Hart gives a moving eight-minute introduction-- the first and only time he appeared in a film accompanied by his striking voice.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by King Baggot, William S. Hart
- William S. HartDon Carver
- Barbara BedfordMolly Lassiter
- Lucien LittlefieldKentucky Rose
- J. Gordon RussellNoll Lassiter
- Richard NeillBill Freel
- Jack MurphyBart Lassiter
- James GordonJoe Hinman
- George F. MarionOld Man
- Gertrude ClaireOld Woman
- Lillian LeightonWidow Riley