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Tumbleweeds

Tumbleweeds

19255.91h 18m

Overview

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.

Directed by King Baggot
Written by Hal G. Evarts, C. Gardner Sullivan
Box OfficeBudget: $312K0

Top Cast

William S. Hart

William S. Hart

Don Carver

Barbara Bedford

Barbara Bedford

Molly Lassiter

Lucien Littlefield

Lucien Littlefield

Kentucky Rose

J. Gordon Russell

J. Gordon Russell

Noll Lassiter

Richard Neill

Richard Neill

Bill Freel

Jack Murphy

Jack Murphy

Bart Lassiter

James Gordon

James Gordon

Joe Hinman

George F. Marion

George F. Marion

Old Man

Gertrude Claire

Gertrude Claire

Old Woman

Lillian Leighton

Lillian Leighton

Widow Riley

Themes & Keywords

oklahomasilent filmland rush

About Tumbleweeds

Tumbleweeds is a western, drama, romance, crime film released in 1925 exploring themes of oklahoma, silent film, land rush. Directed by King Baggot, it stars William S. Hart, Barbara Bedford, Lucien Littlefield. 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.

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