The Best Bad Manis a 1925 AmericansilentWesternfilm directed byJohn G. Blystoneand written byLillie Hayward.The film starsTom Mix,Buster Gardner,Cyril Chadwick,Clara Bow,Tom Kennedy,andFrank Beal.The film was released on November 29, 1925, byFox Film Corporation.[1][2][3]
| The Best Bad Man | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | John G. Blystone |
| Screenplay by | Lillie Hayward |
| Based on | "Senor Jingle Bells" byMax Brand |
| Starring | Tom Mix Buster Gardner Cyril Chadwick Clara Bow Tom Kennedy Frank Beal |
| Cinematography | Daniel B. Clark |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Fox Film Corporation |
Release date |
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Running time | 50 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Languages | Silent English intertitles |
Plot
editAs described in a review in a film magazine,[4]Hugh Nichols (Mix) is a wealthy tenderfoot idler who has never taken life seriously until a westerner demands that he complete a dam on his property that was promised by his father and is necessary for a score of ranches. As Hugh has already sent money to complete this project, he determines to investigate for himself, and disguises himself as a peddler of musical instruments. He finds that his agent is a crook, steals his own money back, and resists arrest until he can be identified. In the meantime he has fallen in love with Peggy (Bow), the leader of the ranchers. The villain dynamites the dam and Hugh saves the young woman.
Cast
edit- Tom Mixas Hugh Nichols
- Clara Bowas Peggy Swain
- Cyril Chadwickas Frank Dunlap
- Paul Panzeras Sheriff
- Judy Kingas Molly Jones
- Tony the Wonder Horseas Hugh's Horse
- Buster Gardner as Hank Smith
- Tom Kennedyas Dan Ellis
- Frank Bealas Mr. Swain
- Tom Wilsonas Sam
See also
editPreservation status
editA print ofThe Best Bad Mansurvives with theMuseum of Modern Art,New York City.[5][6]
References
edit- ^"The Best Bad Man (1925) - Overview".TCM.RetrievedOctober 22,2015.
- ^Hall, Mordaunt (December 2, 1925)."Movie Review - Best Bad Man - THE SCREEN; Been Mix".The New York Times.RetrievedOctober 22,2015.
- ^"The Best Bad Man".Afi.RetrievedOctober 22,2015.
- ^Sewell, Charles S. (December 12, 1925)."Through the Box Office Window:The Best Bad Man;New Tom Mix Film Is Good Entertainment With Lively Action and Exciting Climax ".The Moving Picture World.77(6). New York City: Chalmers Publishing Co.: 576.RetrievedOctober 27,2021.
- ^The Library of Congress American Silent Feature Film Survival Catalog:The Best Bad Man
- ^Progressive Silent Film List:The Best Bad Manat silentera
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